How Come the “Settled Science” People Keep Moving the Goalposts?
How often have you read or heard, “Vaccine science is settled”? The mantra is repeated so often by physicians, public health officials, the media and legislators that it’s hard to argue with it. But the reality is that science is never settled, because it’s a process, not an endpoint. It’s an evolutionary endeavor, and so […]
Botched Measles Vaccinations Kill 15 Children in South Sudan
Some children did survive the botched [measles] vaccinations last month and will recover. But 15, all under the age of five, died from fever, vomiting and diarrhea. This tragic event is as big as what we have seen. The inoculations took place in a remote village nearly 300 kilometers east of the capital Juba. The […]
Viruses May Be Harmful, Helpful, or Passengers
One of the best estimates we have for the average total number of cells in the human body is 37.2 trillion. It sounds like a lot, until you consider that the average number of microbes in an adult human is estimated at 20 times the number of cells in the body. That would equal approximately 744 trillion microorganisms. In other words, we humans are vastly more microbial than cellular in nature. Each of us is, essentially, one giant germ.
Fever is Not an Enemy
One of the most common recommendations for fever is to alleviate it by giving Tylenol (acetaminophen). Although may sometimes be unpleasant to experience fever or to care for a feverish child, it is important to understand that fever itself is a symptom of the body’s immune system fighting an infection or illness.
The Economic Impact of Not Vaccinating? Who the Heck Knows.
Every year since 2009, Bill and Melinda Gates have written what has come to be known as their “Annual Letter,” which offers insights on how well the work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is progressing to meet its goals. This year’s Gates Annual Letter was released on Feb. 14, 2017, and…
Bernice Eddy Warned of Defective Salk Polio Vaccine
During the Republican primary presidential debate on September 16, 2015, CNN moderator Jake Tapper noted a U.S. Treasury Department announcement that a woman would appear on the $10 bill. He posed the following question to the 11 candidates on stage, “What woman would you like to see on the $10 bill?” In response, the candidates mentioned eight women, including civil…