Quotes illustrating themes
| Theme | Representative quotes* |
|---|---|
| There are effective alternatives to vaccination | People who receive regular chiropractic adjustments have immune system competency that is 200% greater than those who don’t. (http://wellingtonchiropracticandwellnessgroup.com/health_page.php?page=/dcnewsletter/jan11) A healthy alternative to the conventional flu shot is a homeopathic natural immune boost shot. Homeopathy works by gently stimulating the body’s innate ability to heal itself and there are virtually no side effects. (www.mypurebalance.ca/health-programs/natural-immune-boost-for-flu/) In light of these vital statistics, Palevsky finds it more reasonable to assume that the reason for the reduction in incidence and mortality rates of these diseases was predominantly due to the implementation of other public health strategies, including: clean water, better living conditions, improved sanitation and improved nutrition, than to the introduction of vaccines. (https://dynamishealthcentre.com/articlesresources/vaccinations/points-of-doubt-regarding-vaccine-efficacy/) |
| Vaccines are dangerous | Vaccinations seem to, at least temporarily, increase one type of immunity while decreasing general immunity to many other forms of viruses and other ailments. (www.minoruchiropractic.com/article/2253.html) There is a growing concern that one of the major threats to the development of healthy immune systems has been the increasing emphasis on artificial immunity through vaccines. … At the same time, rates of asthma, autism, allergies, digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and many other chronic conditions are also rising. Many scientists, chiropractors, medical doctors and parents have become alarmed that this massive volume and combination of inoculations is jeopardizing the long-term health of individuals and future generations. (http://paramountfamilychiropractic.com/hylnet/clientapp/healtharticles.php?id=214) A shocking research study published on May 4, 2011, shows a link between the number of vaccinations given to infants and an increase in infant mortality rate. (www.focuschiropractic.ca/article/2177.html) The final ingredient in a vaccine is a stabilizer like formaldehyde, a known cancer-causing agent for which there is no safe allowable limit for your body. (www.alconachiropractic.ca/hylnet/clientapp/healtharticles.php?id=214) Joseph Mercola, M.D., says that many authors have noted a direct correlation between the number of flu shots and the incidence of Alzheimer’s, attributed to the aluminum and mercury in every flu shot. (http://nrfc.ca/187/the-flu-shot/) |
| Evidence regarding vaccination | Mass vaccination was halted in Third World countries because it didn’t work. (http://chetday.com/smallpoxepidemic.htm) Just like all vaccines there are side-effects with the flu shot. The [Centres for Disease Control and Prevention] and other organizations would have you overlook them for the supposed benefit of being inoculated against the flu. (http://nrfc.ca/187/the-flu-shot/) Research linking autism to vaccines is conflicting. Thimerosal, a preservative in vaccines that is 49 percent ethyl mercury, was removed from childhood immunizations in 2001. However, some flu vaccines may still contain thimerosal. (www.edwinlauchiropractic.com/newsletters/OHU-2009%2001-12.pdf) The Canadian Chiropractic Association recognizes that vaccination and immunization are established public health practices in the prevention of infectious diseases. (www.physiomed.ca/blog/general-tips/surviving-cold-flu-season/) |
| Health policy regarding vaccination | The flu vaccine may not give the benefits that were previously advertised. (www.focuschiropractic.ca/article/1793.html) A February 11, 2007 story appearing in the Washington Post and no less than 72 different news publications has exposed the fact that a major drug company, Merck & Co. is behind the large lobbying effort to have 18 states pass laws making their vaccine required for 6th grade girls. If these laws pass, Merck, which last year showed revenues of $22.6 billion, stands to earn hundreds of millions of dollars. (www.robieatspringgardenchiropractic.com/article/1592.html) As more vaccines have been recommended and mandated by government health officials, [the National Vaccine Information Center] is receiving more reports from Americans describing how they are being harassed for trying to make informed vaccine choices for themselves and their children. (www.nvic.org/reporting-systems.aspx) Vaccinations are a controversial subject and it’s imperative to inform yourself before deciding whether or not to vaccinate yourself or those under your care. (https://dynamishealthcentre.com/articlesresources/vaccinations/) |
↵* These quotes were active on chiropractors’ websites as of July 2016.