http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/ jessiehawkins.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:40:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-1119 Battling Pertussis, aka. The Whooping Cough | the brew*crew adventure Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:28:22 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-1119 [...] Pertussis Outbreak and Some Facts One of the most popular talks I give is on the subject of vaccination. With so many scare tactics, misconstrued facts and anecdotal stories whirling around, finding accurate information about the risks and benefits of vaccination proves to be difficult at best. Now parents have an additional concern – there is a pertussis (whopping cough) “epidemic” in California, and if it continues, experts say it could be the worst in over 50 years. (The first vaccine was introduced in the 1930s and the vaccine was widely used by the 1940s, so this does not take us back to the pre-vaccine era, but does come close.) As of June 15, 910 cases have been confirmed and another 600 have been suspected – though as you will see, this could be a dramatic underestimation. [...] [...] Pertussis Outbreak and Some Facts One of the most popular talks I give is on the subject of vaccination. With so many scare tactics, misconstrued facts and anecdotal stories whirling around, finding accurate information about the risks and benefits of vaccination proves to be difficult at best. Now parents have an additional concern – there is a pertussis (whopping cough) “epidemic” in California, and if it continues, experts say it could be the worst in over 50 years. (The first vaccine was introduced in the 1930s and the vaccine was widely used by the 1940s, so this does not take us back to the pre-vaccine era, but does come close.) As of June 15, 910 cases have been confirmed and another 600 have been suspected – though as you will see, this could be a dramatic underestimation. [...]

]]> http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-1073 Theresa Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:32:11 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-1073 How do I sign up for you blog updates via email? How do I sign up for you blog updates via email?

]]> http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 Life-Long Learning of Natural Health | Frugal Granola Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:51:42 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-1029 [...] have loved Vintage Remedies for quite some time now. This past year, founder Jessie Hawkins’ blog post on whooping cough was incredibly helpful in our [...] [...] have loved Vintage Remedies for quite some time now. This past year, founder Jessie Hawkins’ blog post on whooping cough was incredibly helpful in our [...]

]]> http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-570 Angela England Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:07:23 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-570 I'm wondering if immunity is passed via breastmilk and whether the vaccine is a live vaccine? Could a mother unwilling to risk exposing a newborn to the vaccine risks, get the vaccine herself and increase the chance for immunity while breastfeeding? I’m wondering if immunity is passed via breastmilk and whether the vaccine is a live vaccine? Could a mother unwilling to risk exposing a newborn to the vaccine risks, get the vaccine herself and increase the chance for immunity while breastfeeding?

]]> http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-560 Battling Pertussis, aka. The Whooping Cough :: the brew*crew adventure Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:08:04 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-560 [...] Pertussis Outbreak and Some Facts One of the most popular talks I give is on the subject of vaccination. With so many scare tactics, misconstrued facts and anecdotal stories whirling around, finding accurate information about the risks and benefits of vaccination proves to be difficult at best. Now parents have an additional concern – there is a pertussis (whopping cough) “epidemic” in California, and if it continues, experts say it could be the worst in over 50 years. (The first vaccine was introduced in the 1930s and the vaccine was widely used by the 1940s, so this does not take us back to the pre-vaccine era, but does come close.) As of June 15, 910 cases have been confirmed and another 600 have been suspected – though as you will see, this could be a dramatic underestimation. [...] [...] Pertussis Outbreak and Some Facts One of the most popular talks I give is on the subject of vaccination. With so many scare tactics, misconstrued facts and anecdotal stories whirling around, finding accurate information about the risks and benefits of vaccination proves to be difficult at best. Now parents have an additional concern – there is a pertussis (whopping cough) “epidemic” in California, and if it continues, experts say it could be the worst in over 50 years. (The first vaccine was introduced in the 1930s and the vaccine was widely used by the 1940s, so this does not take us back to the pre-vaccine era, but does come close.) As of June 15, 910 cases have been confirmed and another 600 have been suspected – though as you will see, this could be a dramatic underestimation. [...]

]]> http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-554 Jessica Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:43:13 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-554 Jessie, Thanks so much for this update. So helpful, especially since I live in California and am concerned about my 7 month old. Would love any thoughts you have about flying with him in the fall. How risky would it be to fly and what immune boosters would you recommend if we decide to fly? Jessie,
Thanks so much for this update. So helpful, especially since I live in California and am concerned about my 7 month old. Would love any thoughts you have about flying with him in the fall. How risky would it be to fly and what immune boosters would you recommend if we decide to fly?

]]> http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-552 Ceclia Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:36:40 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-552 Thanks, Jessie! As always, you are articulate and very helpful! Keep on! Thanks, Jessie! As always, you are articulate and very helpful! Keep on!

]]> http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/2010/06/pertussis-outbreak-and-some-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-526 heather Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:47:12 +0000 http://blog.jessiehawkins.com/?p=99#comment-526 This post is an example of why I appreciate VR. Reading this was very helpful in understanding what Whooping Cough is and what to consider in regard to it. I think that too often it is easy to feel pressure to "just vaccinate" or to "never vaccinate." It is most important to be informed. VR helps to inform and educate. Being informed helps parents to make the best decisions for their families and to not just buy into the "do something" mentality. Thank you! This post is an example of why I appreciate VR. Reading this was very helpful in understanding what Whooping Cough is and what to consider in regard to it. I think that too often it is easy to feel pressure to “just vaccinate” or to “never vaccinate.” It is most important to be informed. VR helps to inform and educate. Being informed helps parents to make the best decisions for their families and to not just buy into the “do something” mentality. Thank you!

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