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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I am not referring to my personal experiences. I also don't think you are being insulting. You don't agree with me....and I simply do not agree with you.  As someone said, it is an open board with different opinions.
I am simply saying that the facts are out there and vaccines have cut down on rabies cases.
Also, I don't get all of those vaccines you are referring to and don't know what they have to do with the topic at hand.
This link will perhaps help you to understand why you have not heard of or feared rabies:
T http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet...ion_rabies.pdf
From that link: By 1960, mandatory vaccination of dogs in the United States largely controlled canine and human rabies. This immune barrier has been established nationwide at a cost of over $300 million annually. Cats are also vaccinated for rabies but it is not mandatory and feline rabies is now more common than canine rabies in the United States. With the widespread vaccination of cats and dogs in the United States, most endemic human rabies is a result of contact with rabid wildlife, particularly bats. |
I was just making a point about vaccines in general, like human vaccines that are being pushed upon us - that is what I was referring to.
I don't want anyone to think that I am dead set against vaccines for canines or humans, I DO belive that there is a place for them. I just believe that drug companies have capitalized on the fears of pet parents and have pushed drugs and vaccines on us to the point where they are hurting our animal kids more than helping.
I believe the same about we humans who have been brainwashed into thinking that taking a pill or sticking a needle into us will either fix everything or preclude some illness/disease that we have a minimal chance of getting.
I agree with Brister, it is all about money. And I am certainly not against making money, just not at the expense of health.
Anyway, thanks for you input and information. I always do my research before I make decisions and I SO appreciate all the help I have gotten here!!