I need a “vaccine elevator pitch” for my friend to help her daughter and son-in-law understand the risks of vaccinating vs. not getting the shots…
A friend emailed the other day saying that her daughter and son-in-law are due for their second baby soon and they pretty much follow everything their doctor suggests without question. “They have very busy lives and aren't really the types to take the time to dig in deep and research topics, plus they tend to “blindly trust” the white coats, as you often warn against on your site. Do you have any information I could share with them about the risks of vaccinating that is convincing but not overwhelming?”
Here's how I replied…
For my short pitch, I always say, “Because it's obvious at every turn that they really don't even know what they're DOING. (Here's my post on the day that became crystal clear to me.) One minute they say kids need to have a certain shot and a year later they pull it off the market, that's happened many times. Plus it's just common sense, take one look at the list of shots we had as kids and the current shot schedule in the photo above. It's ridiculously, frighteningly long, and we're supposed to trust the people that say injecting all those foreign substances, and MANY all at once, is OKAY?!
Kids these days are struggling in so many ways, how can that NOT be connected?!“
Beyond that I tell them that if their kids had cancer wouldn't they take the time to do some research?! It is definitely worth their time to look into it more. My site is a good place to start because I've compiled quite a few compelling posts on vaccines here, but it won't be a 10 minute project. They could give it at least an hour couldn't they?! People give time to what's important to them, whether it's sports on TV or reading a good book or whatever it is, THIS deserves at least an hour or two.
The biggest reason they need to give it some of their own time, and I say this straight to people, is because there ARE risks either way — less on the side of NOT vaccinating for sure, in my opinion, but still risks, so you don't want anyone depending on YOU (and I don't want anyone depending on ME) to make such important medical decisions for their family. They MUST look into it and decide for themselves.
Sadly, if you can see the walls come up when you mention this topic, they've probably already decided that they're not going to do the more difficult, time consuming, and inconvenient thing of researching themselves — it's much easier to just blindly follow their doc, take the pokes, and be done (especially when the one telling you it's time for shots is in a white coat with a bunch of letters by their name), sadly that's a “simple” decision that many parents regret later. Until I had been a Mom for a while and finally knew better, I didn't research things like this much, either. 🙁 Later when I started to realize that you just can't blindly trust anyone, it took me several hours (and days and weeks) of research to figure all of this out, which I've condensed and organized into easy-to-understand posts here on my site — many other moms and researchers have done the same; but if someone isn't willing to take an hour or two to read them, there's not much we can do.
However, if someone IS open to hearing more, you need to be ready.
What's YOUR “vaccine elevator pitch” when someone asks you about the safety of vaccinations?
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photo source: https://njvaccinationchoice.org/then-and-now/
Margaret says
The first things I tell people who are at the beginning of their journey into questioning is “delay, delay, delay. You can always have them ‘caught up’ later, but once those vaccines are given, you can’t take them out of the baby”. And, “Make your decision from a place of information, not fear.” There is always time to do a little more research to help allay your concerns. That seems to help parents calm down and step back enough to make a better decision for their family. Parents just want the best for their children, and generally, they are in the best place to make those choices for their children.
kitchenkop says
Oooh Sally, that’s so difficult, but I think it’s great that you’re focusing on the positive. That’s all you can do right now, except pray, because maybe she’ll come back around! And yes, enjoy that baby!! 🙂
Kel
Jill-David Boman says
Aaaand, then there’s the whole #CDCwhistleblower thing, which by the way is the topic of a new documentary!!! https://www.vaxxedthemovie.com/
Jill-David Boman says
There are several concepts that, by themselves, are enough reason to begin questioning. Here are a few: 1. The liability shield granted to drug companies (who lobbied HARD for it) by the U.S. government prevents victims of vaccine injury or family members of vaccine caused death from suing the companies that make those vaccines (or the doctors administering them, or the employers mandating them). Why do drug companies refuse to stand behind the safety of their product? Hmm…. 2. Along the same lines, there is a hidden tax on every vaccine sold in the U.S. that funds the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (the only recourse available now to vaccine injury victims), which has paid over 3.3 Billion in damages to victims thus far. More things that make you go “Hmmm….” 3. The vaccine schedule has never been tested for safety as it is now given, yet they keep adding to it. 4. Proper safety studies, comparing vaccines to true placebos instead of other vaccines or the same vaccine minus ONLY the antigen (virus or bacteria), are not done. 5. The most no-brainer, basic study comparing the health outcomes of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated children has never been done (or allowed) in the U.S. 6. Most the vaccines given today are for mild, used-to-be common childhood illnesses like chickenpox, measles, and mumps. Illnesses that leave a person stronger, and with a more intelligent and capable immune system for life, AND that protects the next generation when they are nursing infants. 7. Other vaccines currently still given are completely without justification like Hep B for babies (are you freaking kidding me?) and diphtheria (when was the last case of diphtheria in the U.S.? Look it up. I’ll wait.) 8. The rates of autism, autoimmune disease, cancer, asthma, and allergies has skyrocketed along with the skyrocketing vaccine schedule, yet we still don’t know what role vaccines may play in these chronic illnesses. Still, they keep pushing and adding to the schedule…. 9. The U.S. has the worst infant mortality rate of developed nations AND the most aggressive vaccine schedule. Nations who vaccinate more conservatively have better infant mortality rates. As a matter of fact, the more aggressive the vaccine schedule, the higher the infant mortality rate. And yet, they keep on pushing them and adding to the schedule. Need I go on? I haven’t even TOUCHED vaccine ingredients or vaccine manufacturer’s product inserts yet.
Margaret says
So many good points here! I’ve tried many times to convey this information to people. Some listen, many others glaze over and walk away thinking I’m a conspiracy freak. There is a lot of information, if only people will take the time to dig into it.
Elaine says
I’m sorry when you have someone “unsubscribe” but you know people believe in their doctors soooooo much sometimes. It was never more evident to me than when my aunt was talking about her arthritis and I suggested she try “cherry juice” – her reply when I found out she hadn’t tried it was: “well I’m not going to take it until my doctor say’s it’s okay.” EYE OPENER big time!!
kitchenkop says
It’s okay, I tend to think I must be on the right track when that’s happening. 🙂
Kel
Leah says
Often times I say, “Once I looked into it closely, I became more frightened of the vaccine ingredients than the mild infections that they supposedly prevent. I’d rather have measles than autism, cancer or nut allergies.” At that point it either opens or closes the discussion – they are either interested in learning more or still want to blindly follow. you can’t educate someone that’s not interested in listening.
kitchenkop says
I like it, Leah, thanks for sharing!
I’ve already had one person unsubscribe saying my stance is dangerous to “not trust the white coats”.
Kel