'Expert Believes Infants Can Tolerate 10,000 Vaccines in One Day

[Guest guest]

-

Ingri Cassel

Wednesday, March 27, 2002 4:02 PM

" Expert " Believes Infants Can Tolerate 10,000 Vaccines in One Day

 

 

Dear Members and Friends -

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny wrote the following excellent analysis of Dr. Paul Offit's

article in the January 2002 edition of Pediatrics.

It is posted in Dr. Mercola's excellent newsletter below the article. Of note in

his newsletter is an article on hydrogen peroxide for colds and flus and the

fact that 25% of obese children in the U.S. have diabetes. This is a newsletter

you may consider subscribing to.... ~Ingri

**********************************************************************

 

http://www.mercola.com/2002/mar/27/vaccine_infants.htm

" Expert " Believes Infants Can Tolerate 10,000 Vaccines

By Sherri Tenpenny, DO

 

Addressing Parents' Concerns' : Do Multiple Vaccines Overwhelm or

Weaken the Infant's Immune System

by Dr. Paul Offit, et. al.

Pediatrics, Vol. 109 No. 1, Jan. 2002

Summary of the Recent Pediatrics article:

One hundred years ago, children received 1 vaccine (the smallpox vaccine).

Forty years ago, children received 5 vaccines routinely (diphtheria,

pertussis, tetanus, polio, and smallpox vaccines) and as many as 8 shots by

2 years of age. Today, children receive 11 vaccines routinely and as many as

20 shots by 2 years of age.

Recent national surveys show that about 25% of the parents are waking up and

questioning if all these shots are necessary of if the vaccines might

actually weaken the immune system.

Dr. Offit attempts to explain the effect of vaccines on the infant's immune

system and the capacity of the immune system to respond safely to multiple

vaccines.

Passively Acquired Immunity

The neonate is, in part, protected against disease by maternal

immunoglobulins (Ig). Maternal IgG is transported across the placenta before

birth and maternal secretory IgA is present in breast milk and colostrum.

These passively acquired antibodies provide protection against pathogens to

which the mother was immune.

Dr. Offit states that maternal antibodies offer limited and short-term

immunologic protection when compared with protection afforded by an infant's

active immune response.

Dr. Offit then goes on to explain that a young infant is fully capable of

generating protective humoral and cellular immune responses to multiple

vaccines simultaneously. He then uses some physiological immune facts to

come to the outrageous conclusion that an infant would have the theoretical

capacity to respond to about 10, 000 vaccines at any one time, and then goes

on to say that this is a conservative estimate!

Dr. Tenpenny's Response to Above Article:

It always amazes me when highly respected journals such as Pediatrics are

willing to publish articles such as this. And what is even more amazing is

that the people who write this information call themselves " physicians " and

" scientists. "

Passive protection conveyed by the mother is dismissed as less effective

than a vaccine.

However, much research clearly documents that more protection is conferred

through breast milk than through artificially-induced antibodies. Breast

milk contains large quantities of secretory IgA, lysozyme-secreting

macrophages, and both T- and B-lymphocytes. The lymphocytes release of gamma

interferon, migration inhibition factors and monocyte chemotatic factors,

all of which strengthen the intrinsic immune response of the infant. [1]

In addition, the protection provided by breast milk is not short-lived.

There is evidence that the enhanced protection it provides lasts for

years.[2] In addition, concentrations of antibodies found at six weeks of

lactation are the same levels as those at six months, so any amount of

breast-feeding contributes to immune enhancement. [3]

Children less than 2 years of age are considered to be more susceptible to

infections by H. influenza type b and Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterium,

both major causes of otitis media and invasive bacterial diseases. Although

the infant's immune system may be less capable of " mounting a response " to

the polysaccharide cell walls of the bacteria than an adult's immune system,

infection can again be offset by breast milk.

Components within the milk have been found to inhibit both colonization and

tissue adherence. [4,5] The premise that conjugate vaccines are essential

for the protection of an infant omits this important fact.

Vaccine-specific antibody protection is considered to be the cornerstone of

vaccination success. In all studies published on vaccines, " efficacy " is

considered to be the development antibodies. When vaccines are given

together, the combination is considered " effective " if both antigens

generate an antibody response at least equal to the response seen if a

single antigen vaccine is given alone.

However, is this an antibody response a valid presumption of disease

protection?

Even experts in the field admit that they don't know. During a discussion

regarding the approval of yet another acellular pertussis vaccine, a panel

member said,

" .A basic question is: Is antibody correlated with protection? In the year

2000, we don't really know which antibodies protect, let alone exactly what

level of an antibody protects. " Another panelist went on to say, " The

protective mechanisms [of the immune system] are not understood. Is it

antibody or is it cell mediated or some assessment of memory that can occur

in response to infection? " [6]

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) discloses this

regarding the pertussis vaccine, " The findings of efficacy studies have not

demonstrated a direct correlation between antibody response and protection

against pertussis disease. "

Antibody studies are only useful to compare immune responses elicited

between similar vaccines. Efficacy studies to measure clinical protection

conferred by each pertussis vaccine have not been done. [7]

Therefore, antibodies apparently mean nothing.

The H. flu vaccine has been found to have high avidity in vitro. This means

that there is a high affinity of attachment between the antigen and the

antibody. However, " the contribution [of this] to clinical protection is

unknown. " [8]

Again, " efficacy " as defined by the development of antibodies apparently

means nothing in relation to disease protection. Therefore, using the

antigen binding capacity of the immune system and its ability to create an

antibody response as a measure of safety, also means nothing.

The concept that 10,000 antigens could theoretically be deposited

uneventfully into the bloodstream of either an infant or an adult defies

logic and is a blatant disregard for mechanisms of human physiology.

By injecting a vaccine into the body, the first four lines of normal immune

defense are by-passed: Skin, Mucous membranes, Gut lymphoid tissue and

Lymphatic neutralization.

This abnormal introduction of pathogens and adjuvants into the blood stream

does not " trick " the immune system: it contaminates it.

And contaminate it we do. Children now receive 52 vaccines, in the form of

15 shots, by the time they are 6 months of age if they receive all the

recommend shots, including the Prevnar® (the pediatric pneumonia shot.) That

is because each viral or bacterial particle contained in the vaccine elicits

an immune response.

So, the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines are three separate vaccines. The

injectable polio vaccine (IPV) contains three strains of polio, thus it is

three vaccines. And this overwhelming amount of biological material does not

include the adjuvants, which can included MSG, aluminum, formaldehyde,

sucrose and phenoxyethanol, which is antifreeze, among many others.

The potential for disaster looms as multiple live and attenuated viruses are

combined during multiple vaccinations on the same day. In a study reported

in Science Magazine, two avirulent herpes viruses were simultaneously

injected in the footpads of mice. Many (62%) of the mice that had received

equal doses of each virus died while none died that had received up to 100

times the diluted dose of just one virus.

Eleven recombinant viruses were isolated from the dead mice. Three of these

isolates were lethal when injected into the next set of mice. This study

demonstrates that in vivo, two avirulent viruses can recombine with deadly

results.[9] If two vaccine antigens can cause a serious outcome when given

simultaneously, then what about " only 123-126 " ? Or 10,000?

Once again, a " ground breaking " medical study has drawn media attention by

posting conclusions that are not supported by facts. Stating that an infant

has a large capacity to respond to antigens, i.e. create an antibody

response, does nothing to allay reasonable fears and doubts by investigative

parents.

Any " thinking doctor " should recognize this " study " for what it is: another

opportunity to spread the mantra of " safe and effective " vaccines. Perhaps

in this way we won't question the more than 200 vaccines that are currently

in development or resist the more than 20 that are anticipated to become

part of the childhood vaccination schedule by 2010.

A " thinking parent " might conclude that, " if the immune system is that

strong, why do we need to vaccinate at all?

 

----------

 

References

1 Scientific American, December 1995; Volume 273; No. 6, Page 76

2 Hanson, -L-A. Ann.All.Asth Imm.1998 Dec; 81(6):523-33

3 Pichichero, M.E, et. al. J.Infect.Dis. 1980 Nov; 142(5); 694-8.

4 Hokama,-T, et. al. Pediatr-Int. 1999 Jun; 41(3): 277-80

5 Hanson, LA. Acta-Paediatr-Jpn. 1994 Oct; 36(5): 557-61

6 Transcript of Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee

Meeting, Friday, November 3, 2000, p. 107, 120.

7 MMWR March 28, 1997/Vol. 46/No. RR-7, pg. 4

8 2002 Physician's Desk Reference, HibTITER, p. 1860.

9 Javier RT, Searati, F., Stevens, JB. Science 1986 Nov. 7;234(4777):746-8.

 

----------

 

Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3 Fats - The latest updates on Omega-3 fats to

reduce your risk of heart disease. If you have high triglycerides this is a

must.

" Expert " Believes Infants Can Tolerate 10,000 Vaccines - Do vaccines strengthen

or weaken the immune system? Can infants really tolerate 10,000 vaccines?

Scientist Questions Benefits of Low Fat Diets - Detailed explanation as to why

low fat diets are a prescription for poor health.

Not Subscribed to the Newsletter Yet? You can by sending a blank email

to -healthynews

Time to Abandon the " Tendonitis " Myth - Painful, overuse tendon conditions have

a non-inflammatory cause, so aspirin like drugs and steroid injections are not

wise.

More on Hydrogen Peroxide for the Cold and Flu - Readers provide their

experience with this simple and inexpensive solution for this common problem.

Testimonial on Effectiveness of Eating Plan for Triglycerides - A nurse shares

how her son applied the eating plan to normalize his blood fats, without drugs,

after going on a vegetarian diet.

Many US Youngsters Have Ulcer-Causing Bacteria - Sunlight may be a major factor

in African-American kids having much higher prevalence of this infection.

Fitness Level Found Vital in Men's Death Risk - Lack of physical fitness is more

important in death risk than high blood pressure, high cholesterol or even

smoking.

An Easy Way To Improve Your Health With Food - Following the food choice program

is a challenge for most of us. You can now use our updated 257 page electronic

cookbook to help you design your personal program. It is only $15 with a full

money back RISK FREE guarantee. Plus there is no shipping fee since the

electronic cookbook is downloaded to your computer.

US Children Under 10 May Have Diabetes - Amazingly, 25% of obese children under

ten had either blatant or pre-adult onset type 2 diabetes.

Brushing and Flossing Related to Diabetes - It appears that bacteria in the

mouth may facilitate the development of type 2 diabetes.

Lupron, Infertility, and Women as Guinea Pigs - The most popular drug used for

endometriosis has been shown to cause devastating side effects, yet the FDA

continues to ignore the problem, stating the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Do you have a specific health question? Try typing it in our search engine and

you will see if any of the 15,000 pages I have compiled will answer it for you.

 

 

 

 

Having Trouble With the Links? We hope to have a new e-mail server up by the end

of the year, but in the meantime you can go to www.mercola.com and click on

" Current Issue " to obtain the Web version of this email.

Records of all of the back issues of the Newsletters can be viewed by clicking

http://www.mercola.com/index.html

Are you tired of clicking on all the links to the articles? To sign up for the

FULL TEXT version of this newsletter you can send a blank e-mail to:

Healthnews- The full newsletter is 20-40 pages long and can

be up to 250KB, so if you have a slow Internet connection it will take several

minutes to download the e-mail. WARNING: This subscription does not work if you

use AOL for your e-mail.

 

©Copyright Dr. Joseph Mercola, 2002. . This content may be

copied in full, as long as copyright, contact, and creation information is

given, only if used only in a not-for-profit format. If possible, I would also

appreciate an endorsement and encouragement to to the newsletter. If

any other use is desired, written permission is required.

--- You are currently d to healthynews as: vaclib To

send a blank email to

leave-healthynews-6998417C

********************************************************************************\

***********

Ingri Cassel, President

Vaccination Liberation - Idaho Chapter

P.O. Box 1444

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816

(208)255-2307/ 765-8421

vaclib

 

www.vaclib.org

" The Right to Know, The Freedom to Abstain "

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

If it is safe for infants, it ought to be safe for adults.

 

How about we hold Dr. Expert down and stick his backside full of

10,000 vaccines and see what happens?

 

Andy

 

caw

 

cw

cw

cw

 

e