For all the Asheville parents who question vaccines

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   Nora Daniel June 1, 2009

   The healthcare providers I trust most are those who will impart their own expert knowledge, but also encourage people to research more than one opinion regarding any practice that has generated valid debate. Reading thoroughly about the pros and cons of vaccination is absolutely the responsible thing for parents to do. This clip, using the term "Health Marketing" does express one point of view. Anyone trying to make the difficult decision about vaccines should hear both "sides" of the debate before making a final decision. Also, it is a good rule of thumb, any time "studies" are sited, to ask who funded the study. I am sorry that none of the mothers asked that question.

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   Bryan Freebron June 1, 2009

   nothing like some good ole fashion propaganda. The Buncombe County health department has been sending home strong arm tactics letters to parents that have listed "religious exemption" encouraging parents to side against their religion in-order to vaccinate their children.

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   Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP June 1, 2009

   This video condescends to those of you considering which vaccines have a favorable risk/benefit analysis for your individual child and your family. Public health is an important consideration, too.

   JNG, MD

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   Dad June 1, 2009

   Thanks for the tip on the out-takes.

   Speaking of baby cuteness, did you see the special on ABC, How To Get Unbroke?
   They used the e-trade babies to describe what a stock is.

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x26x9xVNH98 –

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   Adam June 1, 2009

   For those parents who choose not to vaccinate their child(ren), I’m sure that a video with CDC slapped all over it certainly isn’t going to change any minds. In fact, if anything, it just strengthens their beliefs.

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