Jeni Barnett on MMR 3/5

[icilianfenner]

Argh, anecdote anecdote anecdote. A sample size of 8, very much non-randomised, uncontrolled is RUBBISH.

Listening to this is really making my brain melt out of my ears.

[icilianfenner]

3:23 - yes, the scientific method is designed to eliminate bias and false results.

[twisteddsister]

Chronic infection from live vaccines has been documented long before Wakefield et al postulated this possibility in relation to the MMR vaccine and it's link to autistic regression in a subset of children.  It's hardly a revolutionary proposition. The church of vaccinology, like most organised religions, has been subsidised for far too long by the taxpayer. These vaccines are causing long term disability and chronic illness in a growing percentage of the population.

[johnpaul4000]

How can people be so repugnant and unscientific, especially on the radio. Eurgh

[jessiabello]

fucking ignorant bitch... i was skeptical about vaccines when i was pregnant of my son, hes my first child, so i had no clue about what to do with the vaccines, but when i did the research, i realized they are the best way to go, i myself had all my shots, and was a pretty healthy kid, and now adult, so now my son's getting all his shots and i dont regret it-.....

[allyfully]

This is the biggest amount of misinformed drivel I've ever heard. Good luck Ben with your admirable battle.

[tekbj]

If this is the result of social and national development, I guess perhaps developing countries should just stop developing...

[gorypleasure]

Did she just say "...it's the 26th of March 2009"?!?

After getting the century of Darwin's birth wrong, and her obvious aversion to progress, I shouldn't be suprised by her getting the date wrong, but sadly I was. I've too much faith in humankind.

[singergraia]

she ain't never gonna change her mind, no point even wasting our time with her.

just pray her poor kids are alright

[JimDandyRocks]

I always thought that children are born with an enhanced immune system, which then wears off after leaving the womb. Perhaps I'm wrong so maybe someone can set me right?

[therebours]

Children are born with a number of the immunities of their parents, that after around 6 months completely disappear. Hence the need for vaccinations at around that age.

[Vesh234]

shocking.

Gobby gas-bag. What is it with women called Jenny and "mommy instinct"

and 8 little infectious children? disgraceful.

[emiliarjane]

These people don't actually know what a vaccine is and what it is! A vaccine is designed so that the immune system will be able to fight the actual infection if they come into contact with it. Saying that the immune system isn't developing naturally is rubbish because with a vaccine the immune system is doing what it would do if someone was in infected with the virus, but without any symptoms.

[diveandy]

kill me now.... how depressing

[crazytan786]

An ear infection DOES NOT compare to mumps, measles or rubella? WTF?

[BaileyHankins]

The caller is baffled by her utter stupidity ... I understand his frustration.

[aderussell455]

OMG!!! a guy has rang in with sense and she has just completely snubbed him. What is wrong with her?? She is comparing MMR vaccine to plastic surgery. HUH?!? salt in a sock is better than real medicine. she doesn't even know what century Darwin lived in? hey, rachiesyd!!! i would like to thank you for doing your podcast everytime i hear it i am sure there atleast a few sane people in the world!!!! WHY DOESN'T SHE UNDERSTAND THAT GP'S WITH REAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE KNOW BETTER THEN HER!?!?!

[yuyiulu]

my god the stupidity is shocking!

[rachiesyd]

My pediatrician is holistic? Therein lies the problem.

[deRoyLight]

Exactly rachieysd. My brow flew up as soon as I heard "my pediatrician is holistic." That explained it immediately, but of course JB doesn't even care about that little important tidbit.

[bfirepllc]

Drugs are the reason that idiots like this woman can live to be 60.