Originally posted by saopaulo
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I would point out, though, that this is not about loving all vaccines. If I happen to think the tetanus jab is useful for people that work around horses, it does not mean I think everyone needs the tetanus jab. Nor if I get a tetanus jab does it mean I have to automatically vouch for the ingredients of every tetanus jab every produced or, for that matter, every jab every produced.
I think that kind of ideological approach doesn't get us anywhere.
It might be helpful to consider an analogy (please stay with me) with cars. Consider these statements:
Cars are a tool that can help you get from A to B. (true)
All cars are good/all cars are bad (silly)
I shouldn't drive in my car because cars once did not have seat belts (silly)
The most blanket statement that I'm willing to make is: Vaccination is a tool that can help fight disease.
The safety and efficacy data for any available vaccine is published and there to be seen by the individual, as are the list of ingredients.
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