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If vaccines cause side effects, wouldn't it be "safer" to just avoid vaccines?

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No, unfortunately, choosing to avoid vaccines is simply a choice to take a different risk. Unvaccinated children are at risk from many diseases including meningitis caused by Hib, bloodstream infections caused by pneumococcus, pneumonia caused by measles, deafness caused by mumps, and liver cancer caused by hepatitis B virus. When you compare the risk of vaccines and the risk of diseases, vaccines are the safer choice.
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No, because choosing to avoid vaccines is simply a way to take a different risk. Unvaccinated children are at risk for many diseases including meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b, bloodstream infections caused by pneumococcus, pneumonia caused by measles, deafness caused by mumps, and liver cancer caused by hepatitis B virus. When you compare the risk of vaccines and the risk of diseases, vaccines are the safer choice.
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If you took a club drug at a rave, wouldn't you just dance off all of its effects?

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Not necessarily. The stimulant effects of drugs like ecstasy that allow the user to dance for long periods of time, combined with the hot, crowded conditions usually found at raves, can lead to extreme dehydration and even heart or kidney failure. In addition, some of ecstasy's effects, like confusion, depression, anxiety, paranoia, and sleep problems, have been reported to occur even weeks after the drug is taken.
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I have heard vaccines can cause side effects. Is this true?

Mill House Veterinary Surgery
Serious side effects following vaccinations are extremely rare. Although all veterinary vaccines undergo thorough, independent evaluation of their safety, efficacy and quality, it is impossible to guarantee that any product will be safe and effective in every individual case. It must be remembered, though, that the very small risk of vaccine side effect is greatly outweighed by the benefit of protection against serious disease.
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Can vaccines cause diabetes?

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No. Carefully performed scientific studies show that vaccines do not cause diabetes or increase a person's risk of developing diabetes. In 2002, the Institute of Medicine reviewed the existing studies and released a report concluding that the scientific evidence favors rejection of the theory that immunizations cause diabetes. The only evidence suggesting a relationship between vaccination and diabetes comes from Dr. John B.
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Do vaccines cause autism?

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There is no scientific evidence that vaccines cause autism. One major study raised the question of a link between MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and autism. That particular study had 13 authors. Ten of these authors now say they feel the data in their study does not support any link between vaccines and autism. In addition, the results of a number of other large studies in several different countries do not reveal any evidence of a link between vaccines and autism.
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Do the vaccines have side-effects?

Holborn Medical Services
All vaccines have side-effects. The vaccines offered by Holborn Medical Services have no additional side-effects to those occurring with the MMR vaccine. Please see the vaccine information sheets for more information.
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What side effects can this medication cause?

ETHEX Corporation - Products & Technology
Although Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets are usually well tolerated, side effects can occur. Some of the most common side effects may be: Please refer to the Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets Product Insert Sheet for additional information.
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Paroxetine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: sudden upset stomach, vomiting, weakness, cramping, bloating, swelling, tightness in hands and feet, dizziness, headache and/or confusion Paroxetine may cause other side effects.
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What are the side effects of vaccines?

Immunizations
Serious reactions, such as a fever over 104.5 ?F (40.3 ?C) or trouble breathing, are rare. If you or your child has an unusual reaction, call your doctor. It is much more dangerous for a child to risk getting the diseases than it is to risk having a serious reaction to the vaccine.
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Most side effects from vaccines are minor, if they occur at all. Your doctor will explain the reactions that could occur. They may include: Serious reactions, such as a fever over or trouble breathing, are rare. If you or your child has an unusual reaction, call your doctor. It is much more dangerous for a child to risk getting the diseases than it is to risk having a serious reaction to the vaccine.
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What do vaccines do?

Avian Bird Flu Pandemic - Frequently Asked Questions
And most importantly, we'll keep you informed on the most recent developments so that you and your loved ones will not be caught unawares. You'll receive advance warning so that you will have time to take actions to protect yourself and those close to you. Vaccines are biological agents that stimulate the body to produce antibodies or other immunity. Influenza vaccines produce antibodies against strains closely related to the strains of the virus contained in the vaccine.
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Is it "safer" to drink beer, wine, or hard liquor in excess?

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Any type of alcohol is dangerous when consumed in excess. Different types of drinks contain different concentrations of alcohol, or what may be called "proofs." The proof rating is two times the alcohol concentration. Therefore, 200 proof liquor has a 100 percent alcohol concentration.
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CAN VACCINES CAUSE CANCER?

FAQ's and General Information About Vaccines
The fibrosarcoma is an especially aggressive form of cancer that can affect cats spontaneously or by viral induction via the feline sarcoma virus. Recently, fibrosarcomas have been removed from areas of the body typically used for vaccination and, to the surprise of the Veterinary Profession, particles of aluminum based vaccine ingredients (called "adjuvants") were discovered within the tumor.
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Can vaccines cause seizures?

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Vaccines can cause fever, and fever can cause seizures. These types of fever- related seizures are known as "febrile seizures" and occur in a very small number of children-often children whose parents or siblings have had febrile seizures. Fever from any cause can trigger febrile seizures in 3% of healthy children, so the number of children who would experience febrile seizures following vaccination would be very low. Febrile seizures do not cause brain damage.
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Is there a difference in side effects between vaccines?

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Subunit vaccines – like Influvac® – cause the least side effects. The first available influenza vaccines contained killed whole viruses. This vaccine was effective, but caused more side effects. Over the years, companies such as Solvay Pharmaceuticals have been able to separate those parts of the virus that are not contributing to the immune response from those that are needed for a good effect.
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What types of side effects might I get from the vaccines?

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Most of the vaccines we administer have mild if any side effects, usually a little soreness in the arm of the injection and a low grade fever. You will be advised of any other side effects specific to the vaccines you have received. It is very important that you tell us about any allergies you have, as some allergies may predispose you to side effects from the vaccines. For more information, please refer to the "Vaccine Information" section of our web site.
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Why wouldn't I just take a pill like Viagra?

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ProSolution Gel™ is a topical, transdermal product -- which means you can apply it and get the results you want within seconds. Pills take much longer to work their way into your system. Also, as an all-natural product, ProSolution Gel™ has no side effects and no potential for stomach upset. So while prescriptions may be something you want to use to treat erectile dysfunction, ProSolution Gel™ is a wonderful, instantly effective boost to your erection and performance.
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Wouldn't I do just as well with a local teacher?

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Yes, perhaps you would. But just make sure that they know and teach music theory and chords and improvisation, or you'll be like a one-legged man ? able to read music, but completely lost without music in front of you. Sure. Dave Sprunger of playpianotoday and Jermaine Griggs of hearandplay are excellent teachers as well as people of integrity, and you can't go wrong with their materials. And I'm sure there are others as well.
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Why wouldn't I just email them?

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They might not want to have their email address available to all and sundry. Members can also place limits on who can contact them - a non-public member can only be directly contacted by gms and conorgs for a Con that they have signed up for, for instance. If they don't want your message, they won't appear in the drop down of users.
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HOW WILL A DOULTON WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM MAKE MY WATER "SAFER"?

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DOULTON treats your tap water for the removal of incoming bacteria and sediment first, then it treats the water for other contaminants. The First Element is a three stage sub-micron ceramic filter, which eliminates 99.999% of the harmful pathogenic bacteria and common particulate matter, effectively reduces chemical contaminants while improving the taste, odour and color of your drinking water.
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How will a Nutri-Tech water treatment system make my water "safer"?

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Nutri-Tech treats your tap water for the removal of incoming bacteria and sediment first, then it treats the water for other contaminants. The first element is a sub-micron ceramic filter, which eliminates 99.999% of the harmful pathogenic bacteria and common particulate matter, effectively reducing chemical contaminants while improving the taste, odour and color of your drinking water.
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Why can't the manufacturers just make more vaccines?

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Vaccine manufacturing is a complex and time-consuming process. After a decision is made on what vaccine strains are needed, it takes months to cultivate the strains in fertilized eggs and then manufacture the vaccine. This process isn't complete until September.
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Wouldn't it be better for children to have the MMR vaccines separately?

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No. Giving the vaccines separately would leave children exposed to measles or mumps or rubella. These can be serious and even fatal. It has been said that giving the three viruses together overloads children's immune systems. Studies show this is not the case and children's immune systems make excellent responses, protecting them against these diseases.
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Can Neurofeedback cause adverse effects?

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In some cases a person doing Neurofeedback training may feel mentally tired after a training session. When this occurs, it is typically during the first few sessions and is much like the physical effect of starting a new exercise program. People presenting traumatic-type symptoms may experience some discomfort as is typical of addressing those symptoms therapeutically. It is also possible to feel very energized after some types of Neurofeedback.
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Are generic drugs likely to cause more side effects than brand name drugs?

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There is no evidence of this. The FDA monitors reports of adverse drug reactions and has found no difference in the rates between generic and brand name drugs.
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Can AMORYN cause sexual side effects?

AMORYN - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Sexual side effects are rare. In fact, we have not received a single report of impotence or severe loss of libido due to AMORYN. Many people report that AMORYN actually improves sexual function. Although every person responds differently, AMORYN does not cause weight gain in most people. In fact, some of the ingredients in AMORYN may actually help to suppress appetite. Keep in mind that anxiety and depression are often accompanied by drastic changes in appetite and weight.
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Can vaccines cause autoimmune diseases?

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Vaccines themselves do not cause autoimmune disease, but in genetically predisposed animals they may trigger autoimmune responses followed by disease - as can any infection, drug, or a variety of other factors. Yes - For example, Leptospira bacterins are often the diluent for the viral antigen combination. The "viral cake" may be resuspended in sterile water, and the Leptospira bacterin be given separately at another site or time, or discarded.
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iii) Do vaccines cause disease?

Immunise Australia Campaign - Commonly asked questions
Some studies have suggested a link between immunisations and certain medical conditions, such as asthma, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. The allegations of a link are often made for a disease of unknown cause. The existence of a link between vaccination and the diseases does not necessarily imply causation, and in many cases, subsequent epidemiological studies have indicated that the association is due to chance alone. The following is a list of concerns that have been raised.
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