It’s Measles Season Again – Here’s What You Should Know
From our collaborator in public health, Health Freedom PA.
| Measles as a Vitamin A Deficiency
Measles is often linked to a deficiency in vitamin A. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vitamin A plays a crucial role in immune function, and deficiency in this vitamin can worsen the effects of infectious diseases like measles (WHO, 2018).
Measles Before the Vaccine Before the introduction of the measles vaccine in the 1960s, measles was common, but public health efforts like improved nutrition and hygiene were already reducing its impact. The vaccine significantly reduced cases, but it was not the only factor contributing to the decrease in measles incidence (CDC, 2021).
Measles Outbreaks and the Vaccine Measles outbreaks still occur today, and some outbreaks are linked to vaccine failures. However, public health departments typically do not emphasize these outbreaks to avoid questioning the vaccine’s effectiveness. It’s important to check with local health departments for recent reports on measles, and to ask if the cases were linked to the MMR vaccine or naturally occurring measles (State Health Department).
Measles as a Normal Childhood Illness Measles was once considered a routine part of childhood, similar to chickenpox. However, as the vaccine industry has grown, the narrative has shifted to portray measles as a dangerous disease requiring intervention, even though many cases were mild and self-limiting (Harris, 2019). Critics argue that vaccine manufacturers profit by promoting fear about diseases that were already on the decline (National Vaccine Information Center, 2020).
The Shift Away from True Health Education There is concern that modern medical practices and public health campaigns often focus more on fear of illness than on teaching proper health, which may deter people from exploring natural health remedies and discourage faith-based approaches to health (Baker, 2021).
Not Anti-Medicine, But Pro-Informed Choice It’s essential to clarify that this is not an anti-medicine stance but rather a call for informed consent and transparency. Physicians for Informed Consent (2021) emphasize the importance of fully understanding the risks and benefits of vaccines before making a decision.
Physicians for Informed Consent on Measles
For a comprehensive review of measles and vaccine safety, check out this resource by Physicians for Informed Consent: Measles Facts. https:// |
| Religious Exemption and Ethical Concerns
Many individuals seek religious exemptions to vaccination, citing concerns over the use of aborted fetal cells in the production of vaccines. Learn more about the ethical and religious implications of the MMR vaccine in this 17-minute video: Religious Exemption Discussion. https://rumble.com/v135ul5- Thank You and Be Well, Diana Campbell – HFPA
References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Measles: Vaccination Coverage and Global Eradication Efforts. Harris, J. (2019). History of Measles in the U.S. Journal of Public Health, 29(1), 42-45. National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC). (2020). Vaccine Safety and Vaccine Injury. World Health Organization (WHO). (2018). Measles and Vitamin A Deficiency. Baker, C. (2021). The Health Freedom Movement: Advocating for Natural Health. Health Advocacy Journal. |