Publius 9 years, 1 month ago on Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
The vaccine was discontinued in the United States for the DTaP, a different formulation of the vaccine. It is not banned.
Publius 9 years, 1 month ago on Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
There are many aspects to this story that either were not included and accounted for or needed proper context, but this is a family story of the writer after all, so perhaps that is too much to ask for. As just one example, the vaccination DTap itself has potentially dangerous adverse effects. To make the assertion that the vaccinations were "bungled" imputes blame where it might not be warranted. I could cite other issues but would probably be accused of being insensitive. Glad to know the child is doing much better.
Rontom 9 years, 1 month ago on Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Totally agree. While this is a horrible story for any parent to live through and thanks to God his life was spared, there are some glaring omissions. Like why was his vaccine delayed, was the infant sick at the time or had an underlying illness etc. But I am overall incredibly happy for the good outcome
Stapedius 9 years, 1 month ago on Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Absolutely correct Publius. This must be put into context and more thoroughly evaluated before concluding that the vaccination schedule or administration was flawed. Of course the parents are entitled and should share their experience. My concern is that people will take this out of context and refuse vaccinations for their children wholesale. As a healthcare professional this would be most disturbing. I have advocated for years that we need significant revamping of what we do and how we do it. We have brilliant minds in our health services sector operating with little resource. This must be fixed!
Publius 9 years, 1 month ago on Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
What also was critically omitted in this story is whether the child already had primary HLH, a genetic or inherited condition. It is possible that if the child did have this condition, the parents may not have known. The mother said her child underwent chemo and steroid therapy, the standard course of treatment for primary HLH. Secondary or acquired HLH can be triggered by vaccines as well underlying illness, but again, more information would be required to make a determination about causation. i.e, whether it was a vaccine(s) itself, the schedule thereof, the administration thereof, or none of the above.
Publius 9 years, 1 month ago on Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
Bungled vaccinations and an infant’s fight for life
The story never said anything about outdated vaccines being administered, nor was any proof or evidence cited to support an allegation of the schedule of vaccines being the cause of the child's illness.