RE: The Truth about Vaccines:A quick refutation
May 3, 2017 at 3:13 pm
(This post was last modified: May 3, 2017 at 3:18 pm by John V.)
(May 3, 2017 at 2:47 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote:(May 3, 2017 at 2:46 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: When I was in my early 20's I declined the HPV vaccine myself because I was already dating my now husband and knew we'd be each other's only partner. I don't think this is anti vax. I think this is just realizing that for my particular case, getting the vaccine was not necessary.
Right, which is why Alpha Male's reasons matter. I wouldn't call your decision 'anti-vax' either. You made a decision for yourself based on personal reasons that did not include denying scientific evidence or fearmongering.
IIRC our reasons involved: the vaccine felt like a money grab, i.e. general mistrust of profit-motivated big pharma; lack of a track record as with other vaccines; and the fact that infection can be avoided by behavior, and they could choose to get it as adults if they wanted.
But, since human sexuality frequently goes in unexpected directions and one can never fully trust a partner, I'd say we, and CL, are "denying scientific evidence" regarding safety of the vaccine.
So, your (F&F) position seems to be that a person isn't an anti-vaxxer if they forego a vaccine because they think the risk of exposure is low.
