Whatever side u fall on, might open up an interesting & much needed v.public debate on vaccinations (truth & myth) - http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/oct/09/french-couple-refused-vaccinations-for-children-face-judge?CMP=twt_gu …
@MatSilk That's big qn, with many factors. Firstly, do they really have measles? Only a small no. of suspected cases seem to be confirmed >
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@C7RKY As theoretical, let's assume they have it, & will die - actual ailment arbitrary, it's the decision which matters -
@MatSilk Those are big assumptions. Let's say it's lab confirmed - fine. Whether a pt will die is not a scientific test tho, it's opinion. > -
@MatSilk As someone with a rather dim view of 'medical opinion', I'm unlikely to ever assume that's correct at face value tbh. But actually> -
@MatSilk although I'm no clinician, but I don't know of any clinical value in vaccinating someone for a disease they've already contracted? -
@C7RKY Ah, didn't mean vaccinate, obv 2 late. Meant treat w whatever wld help. All purely theoretical. It's the rationale I'm interested in -
@MatSilk If they already have the disease, then most parents would want whatever their child needs as treatment. This is prior to that. -
@C7RKY The parallel I was striving for, via rationale, is who should decide for child; whether it's vaccination or later down the line... -
@MatSilk This presses every button I possess tbh. Consent or vaccinations is enough. Consent AND vaccinations makes me shake. Parent for me. - 2 more replies
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@MatSilk injury has to be taken into account. All are risk factors, which each parent should have the right to weigh up, w/o pressure, imho.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@MatSilk by lab. 2nd, are the really going to die? Mortality rate is 1:5000, even if contracted. 3rd, individual susceptibility to vaccine >Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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