Educate-Yourself.org-The Educate-Yourself Newsletter August 16, 2000

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ABOUT VACCINES & Preventive Health

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Q. I found your internet articles on adverse reactions due to vaccines very informative and,
I must say, heart wrenching. However, none of the information was surprising for I too
have dealt with my child's adverse reaction to her DPT shot. I would like to tell my story
for it does have a happy ending, thus far. I am very glad to say that my daughter has
regained about 90 percent of her health. Her episode began when she was given her first
shot at two months of age. Prior to her first shot she was a normal and healthy baby. After
her first DPT shot, her appetite greatly decreased, she cried excessively and would arch
her back as if in pain. She was also constipated and less active. X-rays and an MRI on the
mid section of her body did not reflect anything unusual. Lexy was given her second DPT
shot when she was four months old. She immediately displayed distress and a lack of
appetite. All of her previous health problems magnified. By the next day, she was crying
excessively and was too weak to move her head. The pediatrician attributed this to the flu.
That night as I was trying to rest after comforting her all day, her crying ceased. I called
out to my husband who had been in the next room to check on her, and then there was
complete silence. I asked my husband if there was anything wrong, yet there was still
silence. I went into her room and found my husband giving her CPR. He yelled to call 911
which I immediately dialed. After completing the call, I watched in horror as my husband
continued to give her CPR. She was bluish-gray and still not breathing on her own. Less
than five minutes later, I watched as if in slow motion the paramedics pick up my daughter
and carry her into the awaiting ambulance. The same pediatrician was in the emergency
room with no answer to account for her grave condition. She began to breathe, yet every
breath was a struggle. A team from another hospital arrived and transferred her to the
nearest PICU unit. She was placed on a ventilator that night. For the next week, my
daughter was put through every test imaginable, including numerous MRIs. Each test was
inconclusive. My daughter remained on a ventilator as I painstakingly realized that
medicine was indeed not a perfect science. An MRI the next week confirmed that my
daughter had Transverse Myelitis, inflammation of the spinal cord including the brain
stem. As the doctors told us this news, they informed us that her condition was grave. She
remained on a ventilator for the next month; each day she slowly began to show signs of
improvement. She was eventually taken off the ventilator and two months after her being
admitted, she was finally discharged. As I stated previously, I am very pleased to say that
my daughter has almost completely recovered. That was four years ago, and today she is
now in kindergarten and doing very well. I thought this real life experience might make a
difference in one child's life whose parents are still contemplating the decision to vaccinate
their child. I can only say that this is a personal decision, yet every parent should know just
what might happen if they vaccinate their child.

A. Thank you for sharing your story. We receive email every day and the stories are remarkably
similar. We are trying to make a difference by educating parents regarding the serious problems
associated with vaccines. We are also trying to wake parents up to the criminal behavior of the
perpetrators who refuse to acknowledge or inform parents of the associated risks. Best wishes to
your daughter. I'm sure that she has a bright future.

Q. I have just completed reading your web site. It touches me and angers me to see the
stories that sound all too familiar. My daughter had a reaction to her first immunizations at
age two months. I am an RN and had been taught that immunizations were just something
that all children had to have. I never even realized one had a choice. My daughter had her
injection at 3:30 pm. She was a little off in the evening but fell asleep around 6:30 or so.
Not being a great sleeper to begin with, I let her sleep on my shoulder while I relaxed on
the couch. I have no idea why I did this but something made me pick her up so I could look
at her. Her face was grey, she was not breathing and when I checked she had no heart
beat. I immediately started CPR and called 911. By the time the paramedics had arrived
she was conscious and making an effort to cry. We went to the hospital. Her heart rate
stayed at 250 for the next few hours in a very strange arythmia. Neither the doctor nor I
could figure it out. She also stayed mottled for the next three hours. When they felt her
crisis had passed they admitted her into the pediatric ward. This was 1:00 in the morning.
The hardest part was when they told us to call our family members in. I knew then that they
didn't expect her to live. But my little angel surprised us. They discovered that she had a
UTI and started treatment. Six days later we went home with her on heart and lung
monitors and us having a lot of unanswered questions. No one was willing to admit she'd
had a reaction. When I phoned public health, the reaction had never been reported. I
looked everywhere for information and found little to none. I contacted every pediatrician I
could network with. The result of that was being called into my family doctors and being
reprimanded for doing this. A big conference was held with us, the G.P., and pediatrician.
Somehow I got conned into re-immunizing her at four months. They admitted her to the
hospital for this one as it was the only way I would allow it. She turned grey around three
hours after the injection, but otherwise being awake she pulled through it. She had what I
felt were petit mal seizures and one grand mal seizure following this at home. Each time I
was discredited by the doctors. Being a nurse I've seen enough to know what they were.
She also suffered long bouts of crying, totally inconsolable. I finally I went to see a
chiropractor (out of sheer desperation because I really didn't think he could do anything)
and he was able to work with her. Her manner and behavior changed so quickly it was
amazing. He also gave me the information I needed to fight the doctors, and my daughter
had no further immunizations. It was such a victory to finally be able to say No! A note of
thanks for all the work that is now being done. My daughter is now three years old and is
the light of our lives. I educate other parents whenever I can. Little steps can make a big
difference.

A. Thank you for sharing your story. I am glad to hear that your daughter is doing well and your
story had a happy ending. We receive email and letters just like yours almost daily. This madness
continues, but we are doing everything we can to educate people before the damage is done. If you
email your mailing address, we will send you a complimentary book on vaccines, as well as a free
catalog with excellent resources on vaccines and natural health.

Q. Mr. Miller, a couple of years ago you wrote about my son in your book. I would like to
let you know that his condition is worse now and he has had another brain surgery in May.
Things seem to have gotten worse as far as his grand mal seizures. He used to have them
either every 14 or 21 days and they would last for 15 hours. Now they are every 10 days
and last for 22 hours with as many as 85 grand mals in this timeframe. I would like to write
a book on all the things that go into raising a vaccine damaged child. Are you going to be
writing any more books on this subject soon?

A. Thank you for the update on your son. I am sorry to hear that his condition is worsening. I am still
diligently advocating vaccine awareness, and have written three books on the topic. I want to
encourage you to tell your story. There is a great need for other parents and government officials to
realize the extent of damage being inflicted on our healthy children, and the toll that parents like
yourself must pay. Feel free to contact me in the future when you have organized your thoughts to
share with others. Perhaps I can steer you in the right direction.

Q. On August 28, 1997 I took my healthy five month old to the doctor for his well baby
check-up. He received his third set of vaccinations, including a DPT shot. Two hours later
he began having severe diarrhea, vomiting and shortness of breath. His body was limp and
he was going in and out of consciousness. I took him to the children's hospital where he was
examined by a doctor who told us he was fine and to take him home and give him Pedialyte
every twenty minutes since he couldn't keep anything down. I looked at the nurse and said,
I don't care what that doctor said, he's wrong...look at my son's eyes. His eyes had dark
circles underneath and they were sunken in. He was extremely pale and wouldn't smile or
show any emotions. It was only after my insisting that he was ill that they performed blood
work and determined he was severely dehydrated. We spent 16 hours in the emergency
waiting room before being admitted, and even then they had no idea what was wrong with
him. They kept saying it was a stomach virus, but I know better.

A. We receive several letters like yours every week. Perfectly healthy babies are being damaged by
the vaccines, and doctors continue to deny it. I am sorry that you had to be awoken to this serious
problem the hard way. Please call the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
at 1-800-822-7967 to file a report. You may also want to read some of our books on vaccines to
better understand the issues. We can send you a free catalog, or you may call 505-983-1856.

Q. The story from the woman with the child injured by DPT vaccinations is very similar to
the story of my family. My brother was a normal, healthy two year old when he got his 3rd
DPT vaccination from our doctor. Within a few days, he had forgotten how to talk, walk,
use the bathroom and use eating utensils. My mother confronted the doctor with what she
thought were seizures. The doctor ruled out seizures saying they were tantrums and that
my mother should try more strict discipline. I had been the victim of viral meningitis at age
six months and had a lengthy stay at a hospital. The doctor said that because of my illness,
my mother was no longer able to discipline us correctly and that she enabled my brother's
tantrums. My mother spent countless hours at the library researching vaccinations and
possible side effects. Finally, she found a wonderful doctor willing to examine my brother.
He took one look at him and said it is obvious to me that this child is having seizure
activity. My brother then underwent various testing at John Hopkins Medical Center, and
although no specific diagnosis has ever been assigned to his condition, at least we now
know that there is a true medical problem. The doctors who called them tantrums still don't
believe to this day that my brother is having seizures. The story gets worse, however.
When my mother tried to enroll my brother in the local school for mentally and physically
challenged young people they refused to admit him without a fourth DPT shot. My mother
called our doctor who said a fourth shot would almost definitely kill him or make him a
vegetable. Thanks for listening.

A. Thank you for sharing your story.

Q. Dear New-Atlantean, my sister has a heart wrenching story to tell about the death of
her son due to the immunization policies regarding the use of the much hated DPT vaccine.
Her memoirs include a horrific battle with the government over this DEATHLY practice.
She won her case against the government and was an initial force in bringing this to the
attention of the world. This ongoing death-causing practice is still claiming children's lives
today. She is very devoted to making her story available to concerned parents around the
world. I believe your interest in these memoirs would be of benefit to the world as well as to
all parties concerned. I wonder if you can help us or direct us to someone who can. Thank
you.

A. We would be interested in looking at a manuscript. It sounds like a story that needs to be shared
with society.

Q. It is excellent to see that there are those who have the courage to tell others about the
dangers of vaccines and the very real severe adverse reactions that are more common
than health authorities state. They play down the seriousness of the adverse reactions
because of their own vested interests. In our country, Australia, they are giving GPs a pay
bonus to step up immunization, because as more and more people ask questions and are
better educated, less are willingly vaccinating their children. Now, when parents take an ill
child to a GP, the GP concerned with lining his or her own pocket will push parents to
vaccinate. I have a sister who was born in 1972, and at six months received her third DPT
shot. When she was approximately nine months my father noticed her having little seizures.
My mother took her to a GP and expressed concern that it was a reaction to the DPT. This
inhumane man told her, "It's just a spoiled reaction, take her home and start smacking
her." By the time a doctor finally did listen it was way too late, the damage was done. She
was my parents fourth child, so who better to know that she was a normal healthy,
developing child, than those who had three children already. The medical practitioners and
health authorities can deny the link to SIDS all they like, but the fact is there is a causal
link to vaccines. This has been proven by Dr. Vera Scheibner through the use of Cotwatch
monitors that record the baby's true breathing patterns. This instrument has proven that an
infant's breathing is affected by vaccines for months after they receive the DPT. [Data
from the cotwatch studies is available from New Atlantean Press.] Keep on publishing the
facts about vaccines, as well as the real reason that vaccines were developed -- as a
money-making venture for drug companies, which has been very profitable for them, but
horrifying for the recipients of these poisons.

A. Thank you for your encouragement and support.

Q. Dear Mr. Miller, our son received his vaccines at six months. His older sister had
adverse reactions [to DPT] of high fever and high pitched screaming so his doctor
recommended pediatric DT. I was reassured that there was no reason to be concerned.
Within six hours after his dose of Hib and DT, our son was not himself. I laid him down for
a nap because he looked pale and his skin felt cold and clammy. Something told me to
check on him moments after I laid him down. He was in his crib, blue, with his eyes rolling
back then fixed in a strange stare, rigid limbs, foaming at the mouth, and his chest
appeared to be laboring to breathe. My husband and I raced him to the emergency room
which, thank God, was just down the street. I had to stimulate him by calling his name and
gently shaking him. He stared in a strange way I had never seen and was barely breathing.
Everything seemed surreal. My husband and I were so scared. We did not know if he
would make it to the hospital. When we arrived, seconds later, they quickly grabbed him
out of my arms. They did not know his name and did not have time to ask. They called him
Charlie Brown. They suctioned out his throat, but of course nothing was blocking his
airway; it was just closing on it's own. As quickly as this started, he spontaneously came
out of it. He was smiling up at the doctors and nurses who were trying to save him.
Everyone applauded and laughed. We were just lucky. Our son is now two years old and
there appears to be no permanent damage. I always wonder what damage occurred that I
am not aware of yet. My precious son almost died in my arms. Needless to say, I never
vaccinated him again. I pray for those who don't know the dangers as well as those who
were not as lucky as we were. It has become my life's work to help with this issue, and
inform other parents. Please allow me to help in any way.

A. I am sorry about your frightening ordeal but pleased that it had a happy ending. Sadly, we receive
many vaccine horror stories that are quite similar to your own. There are several ways to take an
active role. Decide how you would like to contribute and jump into the fray. You may wish to start
an organization, or work with one that is already established. You may wish to give talks, sell
vaccine books, or lobby the government. Decide which avenue of expression is best for you and get
started. We need more people like you so that positive changes can begin to take root. Once you
decide how you would like to contribute, let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Q. My daughter had a severe reaction to the DPT vaccine. She has not had the DPT or the
DT vaccine since her reaction. She is now entering the 5th grade. So far, the local school
system has respected my wishes that she not receive the DT vaccine, but I wish to be
prepared in case they become more forceful in their requests. Is there any data available
on reactions to a DT vaccine? Any help you can give me would be most appreciated.

A. New Atlantean Press offers the exact state laws of each state. These laws indicate the type of
exemption from the shots that your state permits. Arguing with the authorities over the dangers of the
shots is not a course of action that I recommend. Find out your state laws and proceed from there.

Q. We have been told that there is an epidemic of whooping cough heading our way. We
live in Washington and were told that it is currently in Idaho. We have four children. Our
oldest is 11, then we have two boys that are six and seven, and a three year old girl. Our
children have never had the pertussis shot. They have only had DT (and dead polio) along
with the rest of the recommended shots. I didn't think there was any danger with anything
other than pertussis and live polio. Our oldest had whooping cough when she was three
years old. Fortunately I took her in because I was concerned as soon as she started the
coughing. We were quarantined for five days while we all took eurithomiacin. We did not
get the whooping cough shots for her because of two very serious reactions in two of my
younger cousins; one resulted in death. The children's hospital wouldn't say that it was
because of the vaccination which her doctor in gave her baby when she was only five weeks
old. That's right, five weeks old, because he was going on vacation. The other child was
given DPT in 1/4 doses and the third 1/4 dose shot put her into seizures due to a high fever.
She was hospitalized, strapped to a board, etc. The doctors will never convince me that this
was a coincidence. Now the dilemma: I called the health department and was told that they
have a new vaccine against whooping cough. I was told that whooping cough is a fatal
disease in which there is no treatment and was given the normal "good outweighs the bad"
speech. I was told that this is safer with no known side effects other than a tender arm. I
am aware that even if we get the shots it will take several weeks before any antibodies are
built up for this disease. I was told that they wouldn't give it to my boys that are six and
seven because there is a higher risk of side effects. My kids haven't had all the
recommended shots at the ages they were supposed to mainly because I kept thinking
"what if," and I didn't want to hold my babies while they were playing Russian Roulette
with them and allow them to do it. So I think it is a good thing that I was nervous about it. I
am terrified of anything "new" when it comes to shots. It wasn't long ago that everyone
was told to get the new flu shots and lots of people did. A little bit later people started
dying. It turned out to be the shot! I guess I am rambling now. I need to know if I am
making a mistake in not getting the shot for her. My gut feeling is no way. The risks are
too high but I don't want to intentionally expose them to a fatal disease either. Our six year
old has had milk allergies and was on soy formula as an infant. He now drinks some milk,
but in excess it causes him to get all stuffed up. Our 3 year old was on soy after she
stopped breathing at 3 days old. At 7 months old she spent 4 days in an oxygen tent (after
numerous cat scans and neurological tests because of "arching" her back from birth). It
turned out that she has asthma and got RSV. She was using a pulmo aid for several months
with albuterol. She isn't having asthma problems at the present. She was hospitalized in
January for 5 days with severe bladder and kidney infections and will remain on
macrodantin for a minimum of 6 months to a year. I am concerned about her immune
system being weak and whether it will create a bigger risk not getting the shot. I called her
doctors office and talked to the nurse. She is going to do research about the new pertussis
shot to see if it can be given in smaller doses and why it isn't safe for children over 4
(according to the health department). She said it would be safe to give her even with her
medical problems. I did read on the vaccine contradictions that this was not the case. Do
you have anything you can e-mail me to take to the doctors office to give them? I did print
out the pages about that and the "stories" of families that have had problems. Because she
is 3 is there less chance of a reaction? Is there also a better chance that she will be able to
fight the whooping cough even with her past problems? This is an urgent issue for us since
we must make a decision one way or another. Thank you.

A. Take a deep breath. Do not allow yourself to be rushed or forced into something that you are
unsure of. Washington state does not ``mandate'' the shots. You are entitled to reject them without
having to explain your reasons to doctors, nurses, or other individuals who may try to intimidate you
with scare tactics. Pertussis is usually more problematic with infants, and is rarely a serious threat for
older children. This is well-documented in the medical literature. There are many good books on
vaccines. I recommend that you read up on this subject so that you are not so vulnerable to medical
ploys. Consider the following books: 1) Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective? 2)
Immunization Theory vs. Reality 3) DPT: A Shot in the Dark 4) Vaccination: 100 Years of
Orthodox Research. A summary of each of these titles may be found on our web page containing
vaccine books and laws: Vaccine Books and State Laws. Good luck and much peace to you with
your decision.

Q. My daughter was in a government post natal care unit at the age of eight weeks
because we were having feeding problems that we were being helped with. While there, her
immunizations fell due and I was encouraged to take her to the doctor down the road to
receive them. Not having any information on the subject I did so with the understanding
that I was being a responsible parent. That night when I was out of the room my daughter
stopped breathing. I was told that the nurse had taken her away to give her oxygen. When
I tried to get information on what actually took place it was as if nothing important
happened. It was never recorded on her records and I was told it was purely temper -- at
eight weeks old! When we left this hospital Nicole had developed a mild skin rash which
over the past two years has worsened and no doctors can give me an explanation for it. I
am grateful that when my daughter stopped breathing she was with someone and could be
helped, but what would have happened if she had been in bed at home? Would she have
been another case of cot death? Wake up Australia! The government does not care about
your children. You need to be informed and make educated decisions for your children.

A. Thanks for sharing your story. As you have learned, the damage to our children and the pervasive
cover-up continues.

Q. Hi. I was at your site today researching the Hepatitis b vaccine. My daughter was born
in 1981 with a near perfect apgar. She thrived on breastmilk until her two-month checkup.
We had told the pediatrician when her brother was born in 1978 about our family history of
seizure disorder [a contraindication to receiving vaccines] and reminded him again at her
birth. He insisted she get the DPT shots anyway and we were young and naive. I even
trusted him. Within several hours of getting her first shot she screamed inconsolably for
hours. After about 24 hours she stopped screaming and became apathetic. She was limp
and disinterested in eating or smiling. She no longer turned over or kicked vigorously when
placed on her back. She could no longer hold her head up when held on my shoulder. We
called the doctor several times during the initial 24 hours and days that followed. They
always assured us her reaction was normal and told us to keep giving her Tylenol.
(Looking back now I wonder how baby Tylenol heals damaged brain cells.) After a few
days she developed her first definable illness, "coincidentally" an upper respiratory
infection. We took her to the doctor and he diagnosed her as "failure to thrive" and
"complete loss of muscle tone." He still would not admit it was the shot! In fact, even
though we fought him she still received her four month and six month dose of pertussis. He
was the almighty doctor and therefore knew more than us. However, by her 18 month shot
he told us that because we insisted he would withhold the pertussis. Who knows though,
because years later when he retired and we transferred her records, his records show that
she received DPT at 18 months.

Our older son also reacted to the DPT. He began having night terrors and visual auras.
The night terrors continue to this day whenever he has a fever. He is in college now.

So what happened to our daughter? She was homeschooled until 1996 when she entered the
public schools. She is in special classes with a recorded I.Q. of 50. She is 16 years old now
and struggles daily to complete a 2nd grade curriculum. Physically she has very poor
muscle tone, poor small and large motor coordination. The good news is that we just moved
to another state and they are actually educating her rather than just babysitting. And the
schools here are amazed that verbally and socially she is very able to fit in with the regular
ed kids. They actually told us they attribute this to our homeschooling.

I am grateful my child is alive. I love her like she is but I do hurt for her when I realize
many of her dreams will not come true. And they are such easily attainable dreams for an
average person. She wants to marry and be a mommy like me. Meanwhile, life does go on.
Our 3rd child is 5 years old and never had any immunizations! She is as healthy as a little
horse. The toughest part is that no one will admit it was the shot. We have been told in fact
that it absolutely was NOT the shot. Duhh! I was there. It WAS the shot! I hate being
patronized and told I am only a mother. I have researched a lot, am very bright, and can
probably understand as much as most of the doctors we have seen. Thanks for listening.

A. Thanks for sharing your story. The damage to our innocent children continues. Authorities have
not changed; they remain stubborn, arrogant, and in deep denial. I'm sorry that you had to learn the
hard way. You are not alone, but more and more parents are waking up before it is too late. Best
wishes to you and your family.

Q. Dear Mr. Miller, I am the mother of a 22 year-old daughter who was first immunized at
three months of age. Today she is severely to profoundly mentally handicapped, and has
irretractable seizures. She functions on about a two to three year-old level. Our story is
much like those I read on your web page. Luckily we had a military doctor overseas who
noted on her shot record that she could have had a possible reaction to the shot. We were
to only give her DT from that point on. I had no idea what that meant or why, but I always
reminded the airman who would give her the shot. I am sure that this saved my daughter
from any further damage. The sad thing was that although this early someone had
recognized that there could be a connection, NO ONE would say it was so. So I agonized
over what to call it for ten years! I could only say she was ``mentally retarded and had
uncontrollable seizures.'' That is, until ABC's ``20/20'' showed a program with many other
families in our same nameless, hopeless situation. When I confronted the doctor, she said
"Yes, of course that is what happened to your daughter, but you'll never be able to prove
it." I thought that at least now I can go and look in a book to see what to expect. But there
is no book that tells you what to expect when your vaccine injured child begins different
phases of life. Every day is a learning process. These children don't fit into the convenient
little special education slots that most school systems offer. My beautiful daughter is a
square peg and the only things available for her are round holes. I spoke with a woman in
Tulsa, Oklahoma almost twelve years ago. She told me she held her screaming infant from
the time it received its shot until it breathed its last breath. The autopsy report read
"SIDS"! I can never be swayed from believing that many deaths reported as SIDS were
really DPT reactions. As the former parents' group DPT (Dissatisfied Parents Together)
used to state: "When it happens to your child, the risks are 100 percent."

My three year-old grandson only received the DT. I had sworn for years that no grandchild
of mine will get pertussis, but when it came time for that event, I retracted and told my
daughter and her husband that the decision had to be their own. I didn't want them to base
it on what my heart and mouth had said for years. My daughter was in registered nursing
school at the time and based her decision on many factors. They opted not to give it to him,
and their pediatrician agreed. She had also treated my disabled daughter and knew the
history.

I am still missing pieces of the pie. I know there are many parents with vaccine-damaged
children that I could educate. Back then there just weren't a lot of them diagnosed
correctly. Many parents just accepted that their child had "problems." That was never
good enough for me.

Besides the danger from seizures, could this shorten her lifespan? I really worry about the
massive amount of drugs necessary to give some control of her seizures. Brain surgery
isn't an option because the damage is so global it wouldn't be possible. Plus, the results
from such as a corpus colostomy aren't convincing enough for me to allow them to operate
on her. Hell, I can't even explain to her what her period is about! I am so baffled that she is
so physically able yet so mentally unable to perform even simple tasks.

I pray a lot because I know I can't do anything else. I would be willing to have others
contact me who have similar stories, or if their children are young and they don't know
what tomorrow holds. I don't either, but I can tell them what happened yesterday. Thank
you.

A. I am very sorry to hear of your story. Sadly, it is one that I hear all too often. Regarding how to
deal with the changes your daughter will go through, I suggest that you consider recording your
experiences. Perhaps you can write the book that is needed. It would be quite helpful, I'm sure, for
other parents in your situation. From the way things look today, it doesn't appear that doctors and
health officials are going to make the necessary changes any time soon to end this madness. Your
offer to be a reference to other parents is generous. I will make a note of this. Best wishes to you
and your family.

Q. On August 28, 1997 I took my healthy 5 month old for his well baby check-up. He
received his third set of vaccinations, including a DPT shot. Two hours later he began
having severe diarrhea, vomiting and shortness of breath. His body was limp and he was
going in and out of consciousness. I took him to the children's hospital where he was
examined by a doctor who told us he was fine, and to take him home and give him pedialyte
every twenty minutes since he couldn't keep anything down. I looked at the nurse and said
"I don't care what that doctor said, he's wrong..look at my son's eyes." His eye's were
sunken in and he had dark circles underneath his eyes. He was extremely pale and
wouldn't smile or show any emotions. It was only after my insisting he was ill that they
performed bloodwork and determined he was severly dehydrated. We spent 16 hours in the
emergency lobby before being admitted, and even then they had no idea what was wrong
with him. They kept saying it was a stomach virus.

A. We receive several letters like yours every week. Perfectly healthy babies are being damaged by
the vaccines, and doctors continue to deny it. I am sorry that you had to be awoken to this serious
problem the hard way. Please call 1-800-822-7967 to file a report. You may want to begin
researching this subject to better understand the issues.

Chickenpox

Q. My one year old daughter received the chickenpox vaccine last month. When I asked if
it was a good idea, the doctor said he had three patients die from chickenpox, so therefore
it was better to be safe than sorry. My other two children already had chickenpox a few
years ago, no vaccine. The doctor said that she would probably get a fever from the shot,
which she did. This month she developed terrible looking, oozing blisters. I took her back
into the doctor and she said that my daughter had shingles from the vaccine, and that she
had seen increased cases of this lately. I was never advised of this side effect nor was it
included on the form that I signed for the shot. When I asked the doctor if she was going to
report it to the drug company, she said no. It was no big deal. I now have a copy of the shot
insert. Have you heard of this before? What are your thoughts about this?

A. I'm sorry, but you were duped like the rest of the sheep. The chickenpox vaccination is a sham
just like most of the other shots. A few years ago, before the vaccine was available, doctors
recommended exposing your child to chickenpox because it was a tame illness that conferred lifelong
immunity. Now that they have a vaccine, we are warned about the grave dangers of this disease, and
told that everyone should get the shot. I recommend that you read How to Raise a Healthy
Child...In Spite of Your Doctor. Also, call 1-800-822-7967 to file your own report on the
unexpected -- but rather common -- side effect of chickenpox. Your doctor is part of the medical
conspiracy to deny vaccine reactions. I also recommend Immunization Theory vs. Reality:
Expose' on Vaccinations. This book has an excellent chapter on medical ploys. Both books are
available from New Atlantean Press.

Q. I found your website while researching the hepatitis B vaccine. I have been facing
opposition from my doctors for several years. I have chosen not to get these shots for my
children. I vaccinated them against the other childhood diseases because I was not given
all the information. I now regret my actions. Both of my children are relatively healthy and
I thank God for that. The one vaccine that still causes us problems is the chickenpox
vaccine. When my daughter was six weeks old my son had chickenpox. She never
contracted them. She was born with asthma and the doctor convinced me that because of
that I should have her vaccinated against chickenpox. I explained that my son had had
them with no problems. She said that because my daughter had been on so many different
asthma medicines that if she got them it could kill her. She explained that some of the
drugs cause problems when you have chickenpox. I really couldn't see the connection, but I
relented and let them immunize her. She ran a temperature of 105 for the next 5 days. I
took her back to the doctor and she told me that my daughter had a stomach virus. She
never vomited or had diarrhea. I knew it was not a stomach virus. They just brushed my
concerns aside when I asked if it could be from the shot. Thank God she didn't have
anything worse. The problem is that now every time she is exposed to chickenpox, she gets
sick. She will run a high fever and be lethargic for 3-4 days. When anyone asks me about
immunizing their children, I tell them to make sure they thoroughly investigate all the risks
before they take that chance. I have decided not to let them give my innocent children a
vaccine for a disease that is spread through sexual contact and drug use [hepatitis B]. I
even had the doctor tell me when I turned them down the first time that I better do it before
they were 12 because that was when most kids become sexually active. I was appalled. I
will sign whatever waiver that I need to keep them from any further vaccines. Thank you
for getting this information out to the public. We need to take back the control of our
children's futures and not blindly allow the government to decide what is best for our
children!

A. Thank you for sharing your story.

Q. My twins were vaccinated about a year ago with the new chickenpox vaccine. Since,
they have had reoccurring rash's that appear to look like chickenpox, mostly around the
diaper area and legs. They showed up 3 days after vaccinations. Nothing has worked to
treat the bumps. Have you had any other inquiries about this vaccine?

A. The chickenpox vaccine causes chickenpox in numerous recipients of this vaccine. They may
recur as shingles. The FDA has received thousands of notices similar to yours, yet authorities deny
there is a problem.

Q. Yes, the doctors here are also denying any problems associated with the
vaccine(Overseas Military Hospital). I'm 100% sure this is the case, as the babies never
once had any pimple-like bumps until the vaccinations. The bumps are also concentrated in
one area, typical of shingles. So basically the babies just have to deal with this? I wish I'd
never vaccinated them against chickenpox. The one-time occurrence of chicken pox never
hurt any of my other children. Please pass this letter on to others who are considering
whether or not to vaccinate against chickenpox so they can better make their decision.

A. We'll post your letter for other parents. Good luck with your future health decisions.

Q. Hi. Recently my mother-in-law developed a case of shingles in and around her eye. The
doctor that she went to told her that he has seen an unusually large number of these cases
this year. This got me to thinking about the fact that use of the new varicella-zoster vaccine
is now common, and I looked up some information on this virus in my old Microbiology text
book.

According my old text, individuals with previous exposure to chickenpox, which may be
waning, who are exposed again to chickenpox, can be "provoked" into developing shingles.
Since the new vaccine is a live virus vaccine, and is likely to be "shed" by the children
recently immunized with it, AND since antigenically it might not be a "perfect fit" with the
wild type chickenpox and therefore not offer good immunity against it, I wondered if
perhaps there is a link here with a higher then normal incidence of shingles. Have you
heard anything about this?

A. Absolutely. You understand the situation perfectly.

Q. I need info on the Varivax vaccine for chickenpox. I research vaccines and do public
talks. This one is coming to our doctors office in January. Is there any info on reactions to
this one? At least with the regular round of DPT, MMR, OPV, HIB, etc., we are aware of
the risks. There is so little info on this one.

A. The FDA has received numerous reports of adverse reactions following the administration of this
vaccine. Shingles is probably the most common reaction. Also, a human fetus is used to manufacture
this vaccine. You may wish to read more about this in the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) at your
local library.

Q. I have heard that the chickenpox vaccine was incubated or is incubated in fetal lung
cells of aborted babies. Can you give me info. on this? I read an article by an MD about it
years ago. When I tell people now, no one believes me. Thanks.

A. The Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) at the library has more information. (The MMR vaccine
is made in a similar fashion.)

Q. My son, who is 23 years old, never had chickenpox to our knowledge. I am interested to
know more about the vaccine available and the risks for someone his age to have this
vaccine. I also would like to know the risks of the disease, chickenpox, in an adult, as he
plans to have children someday and will be exposed at some time or another and we should
probably weigh the risks. I understand chickenpox can be serious in an adult. If you have
more info regarding this please email me. Thank you.

A. The chickenpox vaccine is causing chickenpox and shingles in a large percentage of recipients.
Chickenpox is rarely a serious disease in childhood and usually confers lifetime immunity. The
vaccine will prevent millions of children from contracting this disease, and will probably cause
teenagers and adults to contract it -- age groups more susceptible to complications -- when it is
discovered the vaccine is temporary and does not confer a true immunity. We provide vaccine
books that have more to say on this.

CHICKENPOX ARTICLE: Why The Chickenpox Vaccine is Nuts!

Flu

Q. I had a flu shot in November of 1996. I became weak and continued to get weaker. I
collapsed in my bedroom and was taken to the hospital. I was surrounded with intravenous
lines, a feeding tube, bladder catheter, helpless, totally paralyzed, with a tracheotomy for
the ventilator. I had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a staphylococcus aureus blood infection,
pneumonia, and a temperature of 107.9, with a blood pressure of 44 over 0 taken by
doppler (it would not register by cuff). My wife was told to make arrangements for a
post-mortem. I was in ICU for weeks, was transferred to a rehab center and was there for
months, until I was released to come home. I could ambulate approximately 100 feet with a
walker. I continued rehab as an out-patient for three more months, at which time I could
walk with hand crutches. As of today, nearly one year later, I can walk with a cane. WHAT
DO YOU RECOMMEND I DO? I did not sign a waiver, nor was I forewarned of any
possible hazards from taking a flu shot.

A. I'm sorry to hear of your incident. It is similar to the many stories of vaccine damage that we
receive almost daily. You should report this to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
(VAERS): 1-800-822-7967. They will send you a packet. Generally speaking, however, nobody
gives a damn that you were hurt by the shot (that is, nobody who is in a position to make the
necessary changes), and nothing will change until more people mobilize, begin contacting their
representatives and informing their local media. We are trying to awaken people to this serious
problem before the damage is done. Best wishes on your rehabilitation.

Q. I need info on how to heal a person who received the flu shot 5 weeks ago and is having
extreme pain in legs, arms, and neck with paralyzation. The doctors won't help. What info
do we need to take to the doctors? Reply soon. Thanks.

A. This sounds like Guillain-Barre Syndrome, not uncommon from flu vaccines. Your friend needs to
go to another health practitioner. Document all reactions and conversations. This reaction must also
be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Call 1-800-822-7967.
Good luck.

Q. Hello. This is a great resource. I was hoping you might have information on reactions to
the flu vaccine. I know someone who had a flu vaccine on Mon. By Tues., she was very
sick. After many tests, the doctors said it was not a reaction to the flu vaccine. Diagnosis:
reactivated mono -- despite the fact that she had never been diagnosed with mono. I have
heard many others swear that they'll never get another flu vaccine. Do you have any info?
Thanks.

A. Many doctors live in deep denial. Your friend obviously reacted to the flu vaccine -- the very
vaccine doctors claim cannot cause a reaction. That is why they lie. Otherwise they would need to
admit they are peddling drugs that cause sickness rather than creating health. Your friend's
experience is one that we hear of quite often and is the very reason many people don't trust their
doctors and are afraid to take this vaccine.

Q. I have really gained a lot of info from you site. Everyone is now being innundated with
positive propaganda about flu shots. I've searched in vain for any information on problems
with the flu shots. I found some about adverse reactions to the swine flu, but not the current
types of shots. Can you point me to some definitive info? Thanks.

A. Definitive information is purposely difficult to locate. However, it takes several months and
sometimes years to make a vaccine. How do the vaccine promoters know one year in advance
exactly which strain of flu is going to affect our population? You may wish to reflect on this. Best
wishes regarding your health decisions.

Q. According to Hugh Fudenberg, MD, the world's leading immunogeneticist and 13th most
quoted biologist of our times (nearly 850 papers in peer review journals), if an individual
has had five consecutive flu shots between 1970 and 1980 (the years studied) his/her
chances of getting Alzheimer's Disease is ten times higher than if they had one, two or no
shots. I asked Dr. Fudenberg why this was so and he said it was due to the mercury and
aluminum that is in every flu shot (and most childhood shots). The gradual mercury and
aluminum buildup in the brain causes cognitive dysfunction. Is that why alzheimer's is
expected to quadruple?

A. Thanks for sharing that information.

Notes: Dr. Fudenberg spoke at the NVIC International Vaccine Conference, Arlington, VA
September, 1997. "Alzheimer's to quadruple" statement is from John's Hopkin's Newsletter Nov
1998.

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Q. Dear Mr. Miller, we are parents of an eight year old boy who contracted Viral
Encephalitis close to his 1st birthday. He was healthy and normal until that time. He had
immunizations about a week or two prior to his illness. The cause of the illness has never
been determined. Since then, our son has had an extremely complicated medical history,
and, unlike many of your correspondents, we have had a lot of help and support from the
medical community, although at times we have had to really get involved. As we get on in
life and our family continues to deal with the complications and ramifications of our son's
brain damage and seizures, I have a nagging question about the cause of his disease. The
vector could have been a mosquito, as we lived in an area where there was some incidence
of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, although the doctors have never been able to nail it down,
and our son's illness didn't follow the clinical norm for that disease. I'm really interested in
pursuing whether our son's encephalitis might have been caused by vaccines, not because
I'm vindictive against the medical profession or any of our providers, but we wish to know
what happened to him, and I'm not too trustful of pharmaceutical companies either. Thanks
for any help you might offer.

A. I have observed that "viral encephalitis" is a term commonly used by the medical community to
describe brain damage that occurs shortly after the administration of vaccines. I believe that the
doctors who you describe in such loving terms are aware of how your child contracted his ailment.
They will quickly turn against you at the first suggestion by you that vaccines may be the cause -- and
most definitely if you decide to pursue compensation. You might also consider that the "viral
encephalitis germ" may be isolated (and probably was) and is quite easily traced to a vaccine. It has
a particular signature. You may contact the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) to
report the incident (along with the other thousands and thousands of cases that are reported each
year but never investigated): 1-800-822-7967. They will send you a packet of information. Best
wishes.

Q. Dear Mr. Miller, my fiance's younger brother is physically and mentally disabled as a
result of a routine child vaccine. I am trying my best to gather any appropriate information
which may help in the on-going legal case. Where can I get your books in England?

A. Contact Vaccination Information Network at PO Box 43, Hull HU1 1AA United Kingdom.
They import and distribute my books.

Q. With all my doubts regarding vaccinations, I became convinced that this was the cause
of my daughter's illness. She is so-called asthmatic and I was never convinced that this
came on by itself. I only knew that after every vaccination she received, her symptoms
worsened. I am thankful for your information. With all the concern about asthma today I
wonder why nobody has considered it being linked to immunizations. I intend on letting as
many people as possible know that it might be a possibility. Thanks.

A. A 1994 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (August
24/31, vol. 272, no. 8, pp. 592-3) found a link between vaccines and asthma. You might want to
check it out.

Q. I have a son with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS) and wonder if there is a connection
between his vaccinations and encephalitis. I read in a case study that this may be so, that
the vaccines may have created an abnormality in my sons IG levels. The use of
corticosteroids has been considered as well as anticonvulsants. What do you think of
therapy and is there an alternative. I would appreciate any information related to this
subject.

A. We believe the vaccines are associated with several autoimmune diseases. However, we are
unfamiliar with treatment protocols for LKS. You may wish to contact a naturopathic health
practitioner. Good luck.

Q. I am looking for information pertaining to a connection between diabetes and childhood
immunizations. I heard about this link between the two on a radio program. My daughter
was 10 years old when she was diagnosed with having diabetes. There is no history of this
in either my nor my wife's family. The Doctors at Children's Mercy Hospital told us the
date that she contracted diabetes through blood testing. That is the time she was
immunized for school. Any information would be helpful and appreciated, including
information that might reverse this condition.

A. Please call Dr. Viera Scheibner in Australia. She may be able to help guide you in the right
direction.

Q. I am looking for information on any cases of cerebellum damage from vaccines. My son
was vaccinated in the early seventies and had terrible reactions that the doctors ignored.
He started to have problems at about the age of 20 (he also had allergies) and now an MRI
has indicated a problem they are saying is congenital.

A. I recommend Vaccination: 100 Years... This book documents the links between vaccines and
various forms of brain damage.

Additional Concerns

Q. Dear Friends at New Atlantean, I am writing from India. I have reason to believe that
the spiked tetanus vaccine is being used in India. Can anyone help me to progress further
on this issue. I have samples of vaccines. Please write back to... Thank you for your
attention.

A. Please begin by contacting Human Life International in Gaithersburg, Maryland. They were
one of the first organizations to expose this travesty [Tetanus Vaccines Laced with Anti-fertility
Drugs] and may have better leads to follow up on. Thanks for your concerns and efforts in that area
of the world.

Q. Dear sir/madam, I am a medical student in England and am curious to know your
opinion regarding the chickenpox vaccination. During my clinical sessions, many patients
want to find out about the possible side effects and harm this vaccination might possess.
The physician I am under is equally in the dark regarding this issue. We would be very
happy if you could fill us in.

A. Our position on the chickenpox vaccine at New Atlantean Press is that it is likely to change the
epidemiology of the disease, not unlike the measles vaccine. Chickenpox is a relatively tame
childhood illness. Before the vaccine was introduced, doctors recommended that children be
exposed to the natural disease to prime the immune system and gain lifelong immunity. Now that the
vaccine is available, everyone is being warned about the "grave dangers" of this disease. We predict
that within a few years chickenpox will begin striking more infants, teenagers, and adults -- groups
that are more susceptible to serious complications. In the meantime, we are receiving reports that
vaccinated children are contracting chickenpox soon after getting the shot (doctors are calling the
pustular ailment a simple skin rash, a tactic we consider a form of denial, and one that skews the
efficacy statistics as well.) Others are reporting an upsurge of shingles-like diseases.

Q. Did you know that children are vaccinated against hepatitis? My wife suffers from
rheumatoid arthritis. We had a letter from a Pasteur Institute scientist who said that this
vaccine can cause rheumatoid arthritis, or any autoimmune disease in people with a genetic
predisposition to the disease.

A. The hepatitis vaccine is given to children because health authorities do not know how to reach
adult IV drug users -- the real group in danger of contracting this disease. There is a scientifically
documented association between the rubella vaccine (also found in the MMR shot) and arthritis in
women.

Q. Hello. I have a 14 month old son who was born at 39 weeks and weighed 8.5 pounds. He
scored perfect on his apgar and is perfectly healthy. My husband and I have decided NOT
to vaccinate; we have read all the books and information that was available on the subject.
Although I am confident about my decision, I still question whether or not we have made
the right choice. Every time we go to his doctor I am asked to sign a waiver that states my
objection to having our son vaccinated. It makes me feel so unsure about my decision.
However, when we get home I pull out my books and I am once again reassured. Does this
feeling of uncertainty ever go away? I am made to feel like I am putting my son at more of
a risk by not having him vaccinated. I would like to speak to other parents who feel the
same as I do, and to parents who have not vaccinated and have healthy children. Thank
you for all the information that you have provided. I do try to share it with other parents of
newborn children, but to no avail.

A. Why do you go to this doctor? You keep placing yourself in a submissive position whereby you
are forced to listen to potentially dangerous propaganda. I suggest you read the book How to Raise
a Healthy Child...In Spite of Your Doctor. Also, Immunization Theory vs. Reality: Expose' on
Vaccinations includes an excellent chapter on medical ploys used to intimidate parents like yourself.
It will give you a better understanding of what you are up against, how to protect your family, and
how to remain strong with your decision. Both of these books are available from New Atlantean
Press, or you may request a free catalog, or visit our website.

By the way, I have two healthy children (ten and thirteen years old) who were never vaccinated. In
fact, they were born at home and have never seen a doctor. They are healthier than their vaccinated
friends. My wife and I never questioned our decision. We question why anyone in their right mind
would allow a mixture of ungodly substances to be injected into their healthy children.

Q. We contacted you a few months back and mentioned that we were opposed to
vaccinating our children. Can you tell us which religions are opposed to immunization, and
do you know if there is any way the public school system can be forced to allow us to enroll
our children in school? Any advice you might offer will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

A. Christian Scientists are federally recognized as being opposed to vaccinations (and other medical
interventions). I believe that public schools must honor state laws permitting vaccine exemptions, but
private schools are free to disregard your opposition to the vaccines. New Atlantean Press offers
copies of the vaccine laws of each state. Best wishes.

Q. I am in need of a medical expert witness for potential litigation regarding a vaccine
incident resulting in autoimmune malfunctions (i.e., chronic fatigue syndrome). Can you
recommend one?

A. Yes. [Confidential information enclosed.]

Q. I found your website while looking for information about vaccines for my puppy. Of
course, my local vet has me fearing heart worms and Parvo because I've refused to
vaccinate Gizmo. It's bad enough that I've resorted to pills because of regular worms in his
stool. I know there has to be information out there that will make me more comfortable
about my "No vaccines" choice for my puppy, yet I haven't found it. Please head me in the
right direction. Thank You. (I'm very impressed with your sources. I know that my choice
to not vaccinate my children is an educated one. Thank you for assisting in educating the
open-minded.)

"Life itself is a gift. It's a compliment just being born: to feel, breathe, think, play, dance,
sing, work, make love. Let's give thanks for life, for simply being born!" --Daphne Rose
Kingman

A. Many animal owners have voiced their concerns about the problems with animal vaccines. We
know at least one pure breeder who is sure that the increasing number of diseases that their animals
are experiencing is due to the shots. Other animal lovers say that their dog or cat contracted the
disease for which they were being vaccinated immediately after getting the shot (believing that the
shot caused the ailment). Still others believe that the animal vaccine can spread to children and family
members who play with their pet, and that this is one potential cause of autoimmune problems. New
Atlantean Press is looking into publishing a book specific to this topic in the very near future.

Q. We are considering getting our child immunized with the DPT shot. Before we do this we
would like to get information about what the shot contains, which shot company produces a
better shot than others, etc. We live in Argentina. Are the quality standards for shots
better in Argentina versus the USA? Where can we go in Argentina to get information
about child shots? We have a child that is three years old and another child that is six
months. Our child's doctor is insisting that we get our child immunized immediately. Are we
required by law or are we able to make a choice in this decision. Thank you for your help.
You have a great WWW page.

A. I am not familiar with the vaccine laws in Argentina, but I would presume that you still have a
choice in the matter -- in spite of the pressure placed on you by your doctor. I recommend the book
Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective? It discusses the DPT shot in addition to many of
the others. DPT: A Shot in the Dark is another great book on this topic. It covers the DPT vaccine
in great detail. Please consider reading these books before making your decision. Both are available
from our website.

Q. After more than three months of research, I have whole-heartedly decided not to have
my child immunized any further. However, he did receive his DPT, Polio, Hib and Hep
shots at two months old with no apparent reactions. Can you explain any negative
consequences he may suffer by receiving initial doses and then none further? Also, I care
for the same age baby of a friend in my home three days a week. I think she will continue
to immunize her child. Can you explain any likely problems my son may encounter or
precautions I may take because they are together. What if she's worried about her son? In
Florida, which route is best, a letter from a chiropractor or a waiver? Thank you for your
prompt reply.

A. In reference to your first question, I am not aware of any special consequences other than the
normal risks associated with choosing not to vaccinate. In reference to your second question, some
people believe that your child will gain a passive immunity to the disease by coming into contact with
a recently vaccinated child. Other people believe that you place your child at risk of contracting the
disease. If you are concerned, you may wish to keep them in the open air for a few days following
the shots. To answer your third question, how can your child be a risk factor for her child if her child
is vaccinated? If the shots do what the vaccinators say, her child should be protected. Finally, obtain
a current copy of Florida laws and follow their requirements for a waiver.

Q. Do you have any books or listings that might help me find a doctor who will support my
immunization beliefs?

A. We don't have listings, but if you tell us the name of your town, we may be able to offer you some
suggestions.

Q. Could you please e-mail me information about tetanus shots. I'm trying to avoid having
my son receive a shot on Monday for a wound in his foot. I need facts for my husband.
Thanks.

A. The information that we have is in the vaccine books we offer. I'm sorry that we can't help you
before your self-imposed deadline.

Q. I find your web page to be very informative. However, I am specifically looking for
information on adult immunizations. I will be traveling in July to Africa and have a huge list
of recommended vaccines from the CDC. I would like to find some alternatives and would
appreciate any further information you could give. Thanks.

A. The vaccines to travel overseas are not mandatory. Please contact Special Human Rights
Services in Illinois. They are familiar with foreign requirements and possible alternatives.

Q. The pro vaccinators are trying to say that DPT never causes one single case of SIDS. I
even read a New Zealand report implying that DPT "prevents" cot-death. Yet, in Polio
Network News it was reported that of all claims examined by the federal Department of
Health and Human Services, about half concerned death and injury following DPT and
polio vaccinations. And of the awards granted for death caused by vaccination, 82 percent
were ruled to be misclassified as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The court ruled
that the government is liable for vaccine injuries caused over several decades. You won't
read about this in the major media. Is this really not something worth reporting on?

A. The media does not report this information because they take their cues from the drug lobby, and
medical policymakers are afraid -- rightfully so -- that if more people were aware of the truth, fewer
parents would consent to have their children vaccinated. Much of this information is now accessible
only through the Freedom of Information Act. It truly is atrocious how we have all been deceived.

Q. Recently, my wife and I were awakened to some of the hidden dangers of immunizing.
However, we are seeking proven reputable alternatives to immunizing but no complete
source of information has materialized. If you know of any safe and documented
alternatives we would certainly appreciate the information.

A. Breastfeeding offers a great start to a healthy lifestyle. Feeding your children with wholesome,
natural foods while allowing few sugars, preservatives, and other "non-foods" is also a good idea.
Homeopathic remedies is another option. New Atlantean Press imports Homeopathy in Epidemic
Diseases. This book provides an alternative to vaccines.

Q. I became a grandmother last August. My son and daughter-in-law are afraid of vaccines
for my grandson, but I worry. I think my grandson will be exposed to many diseases. I had
whooping cough and other childhood diseases because I was not vaccinated until I was
twelve. I will purchase the vaccine books you suggest and read them. I will also share them
with my son and daughter-in-law. We have no history of vaccine reactions in our family.
Can you suggest the basic vaccines that are safe for my eight month old grandson?

A. You sound like a loving and concerned individual. However, it appears that your son and his wife
have investigated vaccines and have made their decision. You had whooping cough as a child, yet
you lived to a ripe age to tell about it. There are many problems with vaccines that the authorities do
not tell parents. I agree that you should read some of our books so that you can better understand
their decision. Best wishes to you and your family.

Q. There is a very lot of information on your website and I will be back. Can you put me in
touch with anyone who sells homeopathic vaccines? I also need recipes to detoxify after
vaccines. I have a 17-year-old in dire straits after being forced by the army to get his
vaccines. Thank you for any help.

A. New Atlantean Press offers a book entitled Homeopathy in Epidemic Diseases. It covers
homeopathic vaccines. Many of these remedies are available over-the-counter at health stores.

Q. Do you know of any information regarding a new vaccine being developed to immunize
against e-coli that causes recurrent bladder infections?

A. Dozens of vaccines -- for pregnancy, the common cold, etc. -- are being researched and under
consideration for eventual FDA approval. I am sure they are working on an e-coli vaccine as well.
However, we have no specific information on it.

Q. I am an Italian father whose daughter is going to spend her next school year in the
United States. As I do not want her to be subjected to other vaccinations in addition to the
ones just undergone here in Italy, I am looking for information about states where the high
schools do not require them, or allow exemptions. The association has just settled the
destination area. It is in the West, i.e. one of the following states: Arizona, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and
Wyoming, so I only need information about these states. I would be greatly indebted to you
if you could reply as soon as possible because the departure day is approaching. Let me
know, please, if your information service involves any charge.

A. Several of the states that you selected offer a philosophical objection to the vaccines. This is the
most lenient waiver that states provide. These states include: AZ, CA, CO, ID, UT, and WA. Keep
in mind that this does not mean that the authorities will not try to intimidate students into getting the
shots, but the law will be on the side of the individual objecting to the shots. Good luck.

Q. This week on our local news station they are having a major campaign for vaccines
called "Shots for Tots." It is deceiving because during the previous week they asked
parents to mail in cute pictures of their kids to receive an award, and now this week we find
out that it is connected to their campaign. Well, yesterday one of the doctors said that only
irresponsible parents do not vaccinate. They mentioned today that if you do not vaccinate
your pet you can be dragged off to court...but that defenseless little children do not have
this protection. These statements made me mad, so I called the news station and talked to
the director for about an hour. We debated vaccines. It was good; he vaccinates his three
year old and did not agree with me, but I told him the bottom line was that if they plan on
showing all this pro vaccine stuff then they also need to show the flip side to the story. He
agreed that there were two sides to every story. I asked him if he would like me to send
him copies of my research. He said yes, to send it and put my phone number in there so he
can call me back to debate it more. I am only going to send him information from the
medical journals that I have that supports my side of the debate. But the problem is that I
am now afraid to add my phone number, because what if they want me to go on TV? I don't
want to do that. So is there anyone that you know of where you are at that would like to
debate this with the media, just in case they call? Just thought you might want to know what
is going on in California, the not so "golden state."

A. Thanks for sharing that with us. Neil Z. Miller is available to discuss vaccines with the media, and
to explain why many responsible parents choose not to vaccinate.

Q. To Whom It May Concern: I am a sophomore in college who has recently become
interested in whether immunization is necessary. My judgment tells me no. I have decided
to focus my twenty page research paper on immunization. The requirements for the paper
include not only five scholarly journal sources, books, articles, and internet resources, but
also at least four email addresses of MD's knowledgeable on the topic -- preferably two for
immunization and two against. If I were to receive a response from the MD's I could use
them as another source. If you can help me in any way I would appreciate it.

A. [The requested information was provided.]

Q. Do you see any connections between the Gulf War Syndrome and biblical or historical
facts? Your comments and thoughts are appreciated.

A. I believe in the law of karma -- as ye sow, so shall ye reap. Our "patriotic warriors" inflicted
tragic devastation upon our human brothers and sisters. I see the GWS as a consequence of their
choices. We become victims only when we victimize. We receive grace when we practice toleration
and forgiveness. I also acknowledge other perspectives, and would not find it difficult to accept
correlations to Revelations or other historical prophecies. More importantly, though, is what can we
do to alleviate conditions that might lead to similar dilemmas in the future. And how can we help the
damaged veterans and their families cope with the problems associated with GWS.

Q. Why aren't more parents doing something about this? I just started doing research
about immunizations and it scares me to death. I had a little girl two months ago, and that is
when I started researching. I went to the doctor last week and I was treated like a piece of
dirt! They told me that I could kill my child by not giving her the shots, and that if I waited
until they made me give them to her (when she starts school) she would then be old enough
to realize that shots hurt, and it would be a lot more painful for her. At that time I didn't
argue because I didn't have enough information, but I found out the other day that you can
get a form from the Health Department stating that your child does not have to have the
shots. But the Health Department, and places like that, don't want to tell this to parents
because they want us to think we don't have a choice regarding our own children, and that
is what makes me so angry. We have got to educate parents and let them know that they
do have a choice.

A. Thank you for your comments. You are just beginning to awaken to this horrible problem. We
can protect our own children and enlighten new parents to the whole truth. Get involved.

Q. Do you have any information on the tetanus toxoid produced by the Connaught
Company of Canada. Our male child is unvaccinated. We are concerned about tetanus
because our son attends a daycare in a rural setting. The lot number we are considering
using is 5H71002. We would prefer no vaccination at all but we are concerned about his
exposure at daycare.

A. Don't forget your shotgun for bear attacks, anti-toxin for spider bites, and protective mesh for
possible bee stings. Excuse my sarcasm, but I am not a big fan of vaccinations, and feel that scare
tactics are in operation here. You might want to check the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) at
your local library or contact the National Vaccine Information Center.

Q. Are there any reports or books explaining which vaccines do not contain the live virus?

A. I recommend Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective?

Q. I am very against vaccinations. I don't believe they're right. I'm doing an assignment on
vaccinations which is due in two weeks. Would you please send me information that tells
both sides of the argument?

A. It seems that you ought to take your assignment a bit more seriously. New Atlantean Press offers
more than 20 excellent titles on the subject, but two weeks is not enough time to investigate. You
may wish to peruse our vaccine website.

Q. Any news on how the chickenpox vaccination can affect a child with IgA. Your comments
are appreciated.

A. Check the PDR at the library for contraindications. Then talk to holistic health practitioners for
their input.

Q. I am a college senior studying biology and writing my final research essay for a
capstone class. I chose to write my essay on why people choose to not have their children
immunized and was having a very hard time finding information on this subject other than
cost and lack of knowledge. Your web site has given me all kinds of great resources to look
into and I am extremely grateful to have discovered it. I am looking in particular for more
information on the movement in England in the mid 1970s after the pertussis vaccine was
shown to be dangerous. I was wondering if there were any particular resources that would
be helpful. I will definitely be coming back to your site.

A. I am pleased that you are researching this subject and discovering that all of the pertinent
information parents need to make an informed decision are not presented to them. Many parents
refuse the vaccines for their children because they have studied the issue on their own and have
made an intelligent decision to avoid the shots. "Cost" and "Lack of Knowledge" are lies perpetuated
by authorities to increase vaccination rates. I have in my possession an private study funded by a
large vaccine manufacturer that states the main reason parents avoid taking their kids to get the shots
is a fear of adverse reactions. Knowledge, cost, and accessibility to the clinics are minimal concerns.

About the DPT shot and England during the 1970s: The CDC and health authorities like to quote
that period of time to bolster their case. But they neglect to give the complete facts. Some children
died after getting the DPT, and the media informed the public. Parents refused to give their children
the shot, and vaccination rates dropped. Shortly thereafter, cases of pertussis increased, but fatalities
from the ailment actually decreased. The authorities conveniently forget to inform the public about
that one small detail. Also, keep in mind that when parents stop getting the shots for their kids,
doctors tend to diagnose and report every little sniffle as pertussis, often without laboratory
confirmation. This serves to artificially increase apparent cases of the disease. This tactic is well
documented in the literature.

For your research paper, I recommend Dr. Viera Scheibner's Vaccination: 100 Years... She
discusses the England case and thoroughly documents each claim. I also recommend Vaccines: Are
They Really Safe and Effective? and Immunization Theory vs. Reality: Expose' on
Vaccinations. All three of these books are available from New Atlantean Press.

Q. Dear Mr. Miller, my daughter is ready for her first DPT and polio shots and I'm really
confused! I've read some articles about the drawbacks of immunization but they didn't
totally convince me; they just managed to confused me more. I spoke to my doctor who is
pro-immunization and she had actually convinced me to go ahead with the vaccines until I
read these terribly sad and frightening stories on your page. I've been told that if I don't
give my daughter the polio drops she could pick it up easily from other children who've
received the vaccine as it could be transmitted through water at the swimming pool, for
example. If I don't vaccinate, what are the chances that my daughter could contract these
diseases? I've put off vaccinating for another week and can only hope that I make the right
decision. If there's any more information you can give me to make that decision easier I'd
be most grateful. Many thanks.

A. I am sorry this is such a difficult decision for you. Regarding polio, in the United States about 10
cases per year are caused by the vaccine, mainly in immuno-compromised people. Whoever told
you that your child could easily contract polio from other children who received the vaccine is either
ignorant of the facts or is lying to frighten you into vaccinating your child. In fact, many doctors use
the opposite argument -- that unvaccinated children are reaping the benefits from the vaccinated
ones by gaining "herd" immunity -- to try and make parents feel guilty about their decision to raise
their children without potentially harmful drugs. I suggest investigating this topic further until you are
comfortable with a decision.

New Atlantean Press offers many good books on vaccines. Or you may research further on the
internet, in medical libraries, or by querying an assortment of health professionals, including
naturopaths, homeopaths, chiropractors, and others.

Q. Hi. I totally agree with the anti-vaccine "theory." I am new at this. My first daughter
had all of her vaccinations and it was not until I had my 2nd child that I started hearing the
truth about vaccines. I was wishy-washy in my view but now I am 100 percent sure that my
children will not be vaccinated. What I need to know is how I can still boost their
immunities, or whether I even need to? I need help on some of these issues. Any advice,
book titles, etc. will be highly appreciated.

A. I recommend two books to get started: How to Raise a Healthy Child...In Spite of Your
Doctor and Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child. Both are available from New Atlantean Press.

Q. Are you aware of any information on the chickenpox vaccine? I am particularly
concerned about administration to adult healthcare workers. Thanks.

A. I think the chickenpox vaccine is a stupid idea, public health will be adversely affected, and
society will regret this foray into further immunological tampering.

Q. I read Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective? In the book, Mr. Miller gives a
chart showing the decline of reported polio cases showing that the discovery of the polio
vaccine came at the end of this decline. I would like to know where I could get the statistics
that the graph was made from. I have tried to go to the CDC website but is does not give
statistics back that far. I am a medical student doing a paper on epidemiology and would
like to use this information in my presentation but need statistical data that has been
compiled by a national data collection agency such as the CDC. I would really appreciate
the help.

A. Welcome to the real world where the CDC controls the data we are permitted to see. It is
virtually impossible to get necessary public information from this organization. I recommend that you
research the footnotes in the book you are referring to. Also, the section on measles has good
references on how the vaccine has altered the natural epidemiology of the disease. It used to be a
relatively tame childhood illness. Today it affects more infants and adults -- groups with greater
susceptibility to complications. Look for this to occur in the near future with chickenpox as well,
following the introduction and marketing of the chickenpox vaccine.

Q. I am a new mother of a four month old infant. My husband is a chiropractor and we are
both very against immunizing our son. I am trying to find out if there is an organization I
can join that brings parents like us together and also fights the immunization laws here in
the U.S. We are planning to move to another state, and although not being immunized is not
a problem socially at this young age, I am terrified of the upcoming battle. Immunizing is
really everywhere, on TV, in the media, and you are condemned for not doing it. I don't
want somebody doing it without my permission, and I don't want them saying I'm abusing
my son. I've heard cases of this already. I really don't want to lie and say it is a religious
belief. So I am also looking perhaps for a chat room so that I can share ideas and
information with other parents and get ammunition to fight back, and perhaps help to
educate others about vaccines. Any information on these topics is greatly appreciated. By
the way, your website was great -- informative and reassuring. I've already got some of
those books. Thank you.

A. I suggest that you remain aware of the state vaccine laws in the state where you plan to reside.
Some states are more accepting of your choice against the shots. Other states may try to intimidate
you, but there are always options. Usually, however, the authorities are bullies, and they rarely
persist in their efforts if they feel they are going to be challenged. For example, they often harass
single moms because they know they usually have weak support systems. I also suggest
Immunization Theory vs. Reality: Expose' on Vaccinations. This book has a great chapter on
medical ploys -- how to spot them and protect yourself.

Regarding a "chat room," New Atlantean Press recently collaborated with another vaccine website
designer to develop a Vaccine Forum. It is now available for use.

Q. It would be nice if you had some free information on how a parent may legally have their
child admitted to school without having to subject them to the risks of immunization.
Thanks.

A. Our website does provide free information regarding exemptions that are available to parents.
Visit our Vaccine Resources and click on state exemptions. New Atlantean Press also offers the
exact vaccine laws of each state, and publishes How to Legally Avoid Immunizations in All 50
States.

Q. I would like to find specific documented information on: 1) Number of people infected
with diphtheria, pertussis, and polio each year. 2) Number of people infected by the
immunization itself. 3) Any incidents where there was an outbreak of the above diseases,
and the rate of effectiveness of the immunizations. Any information would be helpful.
Thank you.

A. Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective? systematically looks at the questions you pose,
and provides references. Vaccination: 100 Years... is also highly recommended.

Q. Hello, I want to know if you guys set up vaccination camps for low income families. If
you do, please let me know where in the USA or world. I am willing to participate in these
types of vaccination camps.

A. We are baffled by your query. Perhaps you ought to read our web page.

Q. I found your website and was interested in knowing if anyone can help me find an active
case of measles. My five year old was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that causes
renal failure. The prognosis is poor. For some reason measles sometimes puts this disease
into remission. I chose not to have my son vaccinated for measles, therefore we are
actively trying to expose him to someone with measles. We have a letter from our
nephrologist asking for exposure. If you could help me with this endeavor I'd appreciate it.

A. You might contact the CDC to find out where recent outbreaks may be occurring. You might
also investigate having your child vaccinated with the measles shot. It contains the live measles virus
and often causes the disease in children who receive it. Good luck.

Q. I'm trying to get a copy of Vaccines: Are they Really Safe and Effective? by Neil Miller.
I'm in London and want to read it as soon as possible as I've already delayed having my
daughter vaccinated and need to make a decision soon. I'd appreciate any information you
can offer in making my decision easier!

A. Contact Vaccination Information Network. They import that book from New Atlantean Press.

Q. Is it possible to develop idiopathic thrombocytopenia prupura after multiple
vaccinations? Any help with this would be appreciated. Thank you.

A. Our observations convince us that the medical establishment is quite savvy regarding their use of
medical terms to "redefine" a disease condition. They rarely admit an association with vaccines. You
may wish to contact Dr. Viera Scheibner for more specific correlations. She is an expert on
vaccine-caused ailments.

Q. Thank you for maintaining your web page. My three-year-old son as been on
corticosteroids for a year. Could it compromise his immune system? His gammaglobulin
count is very low. We are trying to find a causal link between the steroid and a low IgG --
immuno-gammaglobulin count -- in his blood. The doctor wants more tests, including
injecting a bacteria into my son to see if he can fight it off! I say NO! Can you offer any
information?

A. The Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), to be found at your local library, will list the side effects
of corticosteroids. I thought everyone knew that steroids lower the immune response, your doctor
included. What? You think it's stupid to use your son as a guinea pig to inject him with bacteria and
wait to see what damage is done? This is your son! Where do people find these doctors?

Q. Do you know of any side effects of taking a TB test? Don't they put the virus into your
skin? I have a possible job working in the local school district and they require such a test.
I wonder if there is an alternative? Please email me as soon as possible. Thanks.

A. Try contacting Ohio Parents for Vaccine Safety. They may be able to offer some suggestions.

Q. I'm awake at 2:25 am because I'm experiencing Braxton Hicks with my second child,
due in 11 days. I did not vaccinate my first child, who just turned two, because of scary
stories like the ones I'm reading on your website. My daughter has suffered a couple of
minor colds, but other than that she is, and has been, the picture of health. I spoke to my
daughter's pediatrician about my concerns with vaccinating, and she assured me that she
immunized her own children and that while she was willing to let me postpone the decision,
she would ultimately stop seeing my daughter if I didn't immunize. She kept true to her
word. Since I have not vaccinated my daughter, I'm no longer welcome at that
pediatrician's office. So now that I'm pregnant again, I need to find another pediatrician. I
interviewed one today who was very pleasant, but told me the same thing -- if I don't
vaccinate my newborn we will not be welcome at his office. The pediatricians honestly
believe that vaccinating is in the best interest of the child, and advocate it for their own
children. I weigh that against the horrifying personal immunization stories. Millions of
children receive vaccinations each year, right? So these few tragedies represent a tiny
percentage of immunization results. But I completely empathize that if it were MY CHILD
suffering, I wouldn't care how small the odds were! If I DON'T immunize, am I putting my
precious children at risk to contract a disease that could easily have been prevented by
vaccinating? Does immunization actually prevent children from diseases? Certainly the
declining number of cases seems to indicate that they do. I don't know if anyone can
answer my questions.

A. You are responsible for the care of your child -- not your mother, father, neighbor, or
pediatrician. In fact, if your child is hurt by one or more of the vaccines, your pediatrician will deny it
and you will once again feel betrayed. So don't base your decisions on arrogant and insensitive
doctors who try to coerce you into doing something that you are uncomfortable doing. (Why do you
need a pediatrician, anyway? I recommend the book How to Raise a Healthy Child...In Spite of
Your Doctor by Dr. Mendelsohn.) The incidence of damage to children is far greater than you have
been lead to believe. Pediatricians who will not see you because you are making decisions on your
own realize they are not able to control you. That is why they refuse to see you. This is a common
tactic that we hear of by many, many parents. You are not alone. Therefore, make up your mind;
then be strong with your decision, whatever it may be. Then stand by your decision. Good luck.

Q. I am interested in what you have to say but would first like to know more about where
you receive it from. Would you let me know your information sources, political viewpoints
(if part of a movement) and any religious affiliations you may have. Thanks.

A. Much of the information on the New Atlantean vaccine website comes from two vaccine books
that are published by New Atlantean Press: Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective? and
Immunization Theory vs. Reality. All of the information in these books is documented with more
than 300 references per book. The references were taken from scientific and medical journals,
media citations, and other respected sources, all of which can be verified. We are not part of a
political or religious movement. We are simply concerned parents who are horrified at the extent of
damage being perpetrated on our innocent children. We believe that this information needs to be
made available to all concerned parties, and that parents are entitled to decide the best course of
action regarding the health and welfare of their children.

Q. I have really gained a lot of information from your website. Everyone is now being
inundated with propaganda about flu shots. I've searched in vain for information on
problems with the flu shots. I found some information about adverse reactions to the swine
flu, but not the current types of shots. Can you point me to something more definitive?
Thanks.

A. I recommend that you think this issue through. For example, it takes several months to several
years to make a vaccine. How do the vaccine promoters know one year in advance exactly which
strain of flu is going to hit the following year? Definitive information is purposely difficult to locate.
Think that through as well. Why do you suppose it's nearly impossible to uncover unbiased
information on current vaccines? Best wishes regarding your health decisions.

Q. Dear Neil Miller, first I just wanted to say that I was reviewing some birth-related
videos and came across a Phil Donahue tape where you were on TV [talking about
vaccines] with parents who were doing "unusual" things with their children, like sleeping in
the same bed with them. Anyway, I now have a face to your name. Now, on to the real
issue. I live in West Virginia. We moved here 15 months ago and the vaccine laws are
horrible. In order for our children to go to public school they MUST be vaccinated. Prior to
moving to WV we lived in Missouri and took advantage of the religious waiver. There is no
such thing here. Only medical reasons verified by the local director of health in our county
will exempt them. If you do not have your child vaccinated you can be fined $50 for each
occurrence. We have seven children. We are required to get 2 MMRs, 3 DtaPs, and 3
IPVs. We opted for the DTap over the DPT and the IPV over the OPV. We were
compelled to sign a release form that says that we believe the vaccines are safe and
effective, and that we are releasing the Department of Health from any responsibility in
case of a reaction. If we didn't sign the form they wouldn't give the shots, we would be
fined, and our children couldn't go to school. People said we have the right to homeschool
but I should not have to homeschool just to avoid vaccination. And according to the law we
could still be fined. We talked to an attorney. He said that he would be happy to take the
case but it would be very expensive. I cannot afford it. I have seven children and we are
truly homesteaders. My husband does woodworking and I am a midwife. Our yearly
income is less than this guy makes in one month. Can you help us? I have three children
that are vaccinated now and two more that are halfway through. I have two more that are
unvaccinated. I will wait until I am compelled to vaccinate before I even consider starting
them. It was so horrible when the got their shots. I had to physically restrain my
four-year-old while they injected poison into her, that I had to consent to. I have taught my
children that vaccines are bad and here I am making then get them. I felt like a BAD
mother Can you help me?

A. I am sorry to hear of your predicament. I wouldn't have signed the forms, though. That is
coercion. Try contacting Kristine Severyn in Ohio. She publishes a vaccine newsletter and may be
able to offer some guidance.

Q. Please help me, I am suppose to take my 7 month old son to the doctor in the next
couple of days for his dtp, polio, and some other shots. I will explain to you his health from
the beginining. A..., born July 15th, 1998, weighed 10 lbs 2ozs., full term. A... was a perfect
breastfed baby for about the first 2 months of his life. At 2 months old he received his first
immunizations. I remember his right thigh swelling up horribly and leaving a big hard spot
for weeks. But this was when the inconsolable crying started. I thought he had colic but I
gave up nursing about a week later and started formula. My husband and I dealt with the
colic, my 2 year old daughter had it and we thought we could just ride it out. At 4 months
A... had another round of shots. This is when the real trouble began. He was very fussy that
day and was beginning to have trouble breathing (much like cold symptoms). I thought he
was having an allergic reaction to the shots. I called the doctor and they recommened
tylenol. At about 2:00 am, after a about 12 hours of constant crying and taking no fluids I
rushed him to emergency. I was practically laughed out of the ER. The nurses said all
babies have trouble with shots but we will let you see a doctor. The doctor wanted to rule
out pneumnoia so they did a chest x-ray. They came back saying A... had pneumonia. He
was hospitalized for 3 days. I brought him home on antibotics. I reported to the family
doctor one week later and had another chest x-ray, was told he still has pneumonia, there
has been no change. A... was improving but he was still very fussy, crying basically until he
passed out from exhaustion, although he was eating. On the 2nd visit to the doctors office
and another x-ray our doctor became worried because there was still no change in the right
lung and he still had pneumonia. I was referred to a pulmonary specialist. Our pulmonary
spec. said that he thought this was a thymus on his right lung but could be a hematoma. We
had a broncosopy done finding asthma and also a bacteria growing in his right lung.
Another round of 21 day augmentin should clear the bacteria, and breathing treatments
four times a day with a breathing machine will help the asthma. You should see a
gastrointestinal doctor. A... has a lot of trouble swallowing his milk, he coughs and gags
through most of it. On December 18, A... began having seizure-like symptoms. His whole
body was trembling and his eyes stared off as though he couldn't see you. He balled his
hands up and would be unresponsive to you for a period of 5 to 10 minutes. Back to the ER.
He was seizing when I arrived. The ER staff took over and began an IV with dilantin and
also phenobarb. The seizures stopped and he was hospitalized again for 3 days. The
pediatric intensivist told us he thought it was reflux, and there is a syndrome called
Sandifers Syndrome that will send your body into tremors when the reflux is real bad. A...
had a CT scan of the chest stating 99% sure his lung problem was a thymus, an MRI and
an EEG telling us his brain was ok and there was no seizure activity. Now on to the gastro
specialist, an endoscopy shows the reflux is not real bad not bad enough for him to have
tremors. A... is still being treated with Propulsid, Zantac, Phenobarbital each and every
day. We are not for sure if this is helping. He still has some seizure-like activity but after
two EEGs coming back normal we don't know what to do. Occasionally he balls his hands
up in his sleep and his head will shake, but you can bring him out of it quite quickly and he
is very responsive. He also spends hours a day with his arms out to his sides and blowing
like spit bubbles. Some doctors say this is abnormal too. A... is 7 months old and sitting up
pretty good, using a walker, babbling, and eating solid foods. I feel that his progression is
real slow but not extremely abnormal. I spend every night sleeping with him for fear
something else is gonna happen. He only sleeps about 2 to 3 hours at a time and is very
restless. Like I said, today is Thursday and I am supposed to take him to have his 6 month
immunizations tomorrow. Please give me some advice. Thank you for your time.

A. Another baby has been damaged by vaccines. The doctors deny it, as usual. The mother
observes, not once but twice, a direct correlation between the vaccines her child received and the
onset of his life-threatening ailments, she doubts the doctors' pathetic lies, but considers giving
another round of immunization poison to her child anyway.

The inconsolable crying is described in the medical literature as the "cri encepahalique" -- irreversible
nervous system damage resulting from post-vaccinal encephalitis. Dr. Harris Coulter describes it in
his insightful book, "Vaccination, Social Violence, and Criminality." In short, a 3rd set of shots will
probably kill your baby.

Call 1-800-822-7967 to file a report with the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. Then resist
your doctors' many lies. Your child is not required to receive the shots, and YOU are responsible for
his safety. Good luck.

Q. I'm awake at 2:25 am because I'm experiencing Braxton Hicks with my second child,
due in 11 days. I have not vaccinated my first child, who just turned two, because of scary
stories like the ones I'm reading in your website. My daughter has suffered a couple of
minor colds but other than that is, and has been, the picture of health. I spoke to my
daughter's pediatrician about my concerns about vaccinating, and she assured me that she
immunized her own children and that while she was willing to let me postpone the decision,
she would ultimately stop seeing my daughter if I didn't immunize. She kept true to her
word. Since I have not vaccinated my daughter, I'm no longer welcome at that
pediatrician's office. So now that I'm pregnant again, I need to find another pediatrician. I
interviewed a pediatrician today who was very pleasant, but told me the same thing -- if I
don't ultimately vaccinate my newborn we will not be welcome at his office.

The pediatricians honestly believe that vaccinating is in the best interest of the child, and
advocate it for their own children. I weigh that against the horrifying Personal
Immunization Stories. Millions of children receive vaccinations each year, right? So these
few tragedies represent a tiny, tiny percentage of immunization results. But I completely
empathize that if it were MY CHILD suffering, I wouldn't care how small the odds were!! If
I DON'T immunize, am I putting my precious children at risk to contract a disease that
could easily have been prevented by vaccinating? Does immunization actually prevent
children from diseases? Certainly the declining number of cases seems to indicate that
they do.

The incidence of damage to children is far greater than you have been lead to believe. Make up your
mind; then be strong with your decision -- whatever it may be. Stand by your decision. Pediatricians
who will not see you because you are making decisions on your own realize they are not able to
control you. That is why they refuse to see you. This is a common tactic that we hear of by many,
many parents. You are not alone. Good luck.

Q. We recently discovered your website, and I'm writing to ask you for leads for a little
more information. Apparently there is a Vaccine Injury Compensation Act, and I'd be
interested in any info you could provide on it. We are parents of an 8 year old boy who
contracted Viral Encephalitis close to his 1st birthday. He was healthy and normal until that
time. He had immunizations about a week or two prior to his illness. The cause of the
illness has never been determined. Our son has had an extremely complicated medical
history, and, unlike many of your correspondents, we have had a lot of help and support
from the medical community, although at times we have had to really get involved and be
strong advocates.

As we get on in life and our family continues to deal with the complications and
ramifications of our son's brain damage as a result of seizures, I have a nagging question
about the cause of his disease. The vector could have been mosquito etc., as we lived in an
area where there was some incidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, although the doctors
have never been able to nail it down, and our son's illness didn't follow the clinical norm for
that disease. I'm really interested in pursuing whether our son's Encephalitis might have
been caused by vaccines, not because I'm vindictive against the medical profession or any
of our providers, but we wish we knew what happened to him, and I guess I'm not too
trustful of pharmaceutical companies either.

We are interested in info on the Compensation Act, and where we would find info on
specific cases which have been diagnosed as definitely related to Vaccines. Thanks for any
help you might offer.

A. "Viral encephalitis" is a term that is commonly used by the medical community to hide the fact that
your child was damaged by a vaccine. The doctors who you describe in such loving terms are aware
of how your child contracted his ailment, and will will quickly turn against you at the first suggestion
by you that vaccines may be the cause -- and most definitely if you decide to pursue compensation.
In fact, the viral encephalitis "germ" could have been isolated by the doctors and is traceable to the
vaccine. It has a unique signature.

You may contact the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) to report the incident
(along with the other thousands and thousands of cases that are reported but never investigated):
1-800-822-7967. They will send you a packet of information. Best wishes.

Q. Is it possible to develop Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Prupura disorder after multiple
vaccinations? Any help with this would be appreciated.

A. Our observations convince us that the medical establishment is quite savvy regarding their use of
medical terms to "redefine" a disease condition. They do not admit an association with vaccines. You
may wish to contact Dr. Viera Scheibner for more specific correlations. She is an expert on
vaccine-caused ailments. She lives in Australia, but has testified in Canada and the USA as an expert
witness. 011-61-47-87-8203. Fax: 011-61-47-87-8988.

Q. On saturday morning my 15 month old had her immunizations (hib and mmr -- I believe).
Monday evening she had difficulty breathing. We took her to the emergency room. They
said it was croup (she was perfectly healthy--not even a cold before this came on suddenly
-- not even a fever or runny nose). Do you think it's croup or a reaction to the vaccine?

A. We believe that your child had a reaction to the vaccines. You should be extremely cautious on
future shots -- if you elect to continue them. Dr. Viera Scheibner wrote an excellent book on
vaccines: "Vaccination: 100 Years of Orthodox Research..." It is extremely well-documented and is
quite scholarly and reputable -- just the sort of book for a medical doctor. You may read a brief
synopsis of this book at http://www.thinktwice.com/vaccine.htm

Q. I am interested in any information that you might have on the subject of ADD and it's
corralation with vaccines if any. We have seen a great rise in this disorder in children over
the past 5 to 7 years alone. I have 4 children; the first 3 had all of their vaccines back in
the 70's and 80's. Thank God they lived through those. I had the 4th in the 90's and I did
not give him any vaccines. The health difference between the earlier children and the last
one is incredible. Three are sickly and the last one very healthy. I have several friends
with ADD children and they won't listen to me about the vaccines. I would be grateful for
any info on this. Thank you.

A. Dr. Harris Coulter wrote "Vaccination, Social Violence, and Criminality." This book discusses
correlations between vaccines and various neurological disorders, including autism, Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, dyslexia, brain damage, and death. A summary of this book may be found at
http://thinktwice.com/vaccine.htm

Vaccine Safety

(How to Avoid Adverse Reactions)

1. Avoid Vaccines: a) Sign a legal waiver b) Take a blood test showing natural immunity c) Try
homeschooling d) Move to a better state

2. Consider Homeopathic Alternatives

3. Remain up-to-date regarding contraindications

4. Consider vitamin therapy (High doses of Vitamin C) prior to and following the shots

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