I've suspected for a while that I'm being 'shadow blocked' on Twitter, (or whatever it's called). What odds this tweet gets seen by virtually nobody?https://twitter.com/c7rky/status/1034071952888147969?s=21 …
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I don't deny obvious risks attached to such diseases. Who would? But I think your last point is key. It's our risk/benefit decision to make - esp post-Montgomery ruling, now a reasonable patient's take on risk is elevated above previous Bolam thinking. Can't do that w/o all facts
The problem with vaccination is that it is the herd immunity and with 1 in 20 children under 5 suffering measles pneumonitis most common COD
Again, it's not that I don't appreciate the risks on that side of the debate - they are made clear at every opportunity and are terrifying for most parents. I just believe the risks disclosed are entirely 1-sided. Unreasonably so, imho.
But as you've already shared, the risks and statistics are public knowledge and overwhelming the statistical risk of not immunising is far worse. I'm afraid I'm with the Australian government on this issue. Like any form of regulation, wider public welfare has to be considered.
The *advertised* risks and statistics are public knowledge, yes. But I am far from alone in doubting them. No greater good argument will ever sound anything other than hollow when you're the ones having to spend a lifetime dealing with the underplayed consequences, I'm afraid.
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