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cyclonefence

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18. Polio

Sat Sep 3, 2022, 02:56 PM

Sep 2022

I had polio in 1954, just before the Salk vaccine was available. There were lines blocks long to get vaccinated against this horrible disease, and no one questioned its safety or mysterious powers in its molecules. Everyone got vaccinated; they were terrified of polio.

There are now outbreaks of polio in the US, not confined to isolated religious communities where the chance of spread to the general population is small. I wonder if the rise of the anti-vaxxers who refuse to get their babies vaccinated against polio are responsible.

The internet, plus poor education in science and civics.

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One of the reasons for my rotten day in clinic yesterday: An antivaxxer. [View all] Aristus Sep 2022 OP

They aren't worth the time and frustration dealing with them. Their minds/opinions are cast in cement RKP5637 Sep 2022 #1

My thing is: if they are opposed to medical care, why walk into the clinic in the first place? Aristus Sep 2022 #3

Yeah, it never ceases to amaze ... n/t RKP5637 Sep 2022 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author catbyte Sep 2022 #16

I hear you. I spend time on YouTube and several months ago, a channel popped on my homepage. catbyte Sep 2022 #17

I've wondered this my whole career. evolves Sep 2022 #20

I've said this a hundred times, i swear! bluestarone Sep 2022 #53

She's just the sort to keep quacks employed. Turbineguy Sep 2022 #2

You have my deepest sympathy. That kind of idiocy must be painful to deal with Ocelot II Sep 2022 #4

It has its compensations. Aristus Sep 2022 #6

Even worse....he has to.... Trueblue Texan Sep 2022 #31

Omg! Molecules!!!!!! uppityperson Sep 2022 #5

I had molecules once Conjuay Sep 2022 #10

Ya gotta watch out evolves Sep 2022 #21

Those molecules are EVERYWHERE though ... The Deep State has planted them! Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #22

Just tell her it's too late, the molecules have been released Habitation Sep 2022 #60

Yeah, the windmills are spreading CCCCC molecules far and wide! Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #62

We really need an LOL button!nt Trueblue Texan Sep 2022 #32

"Do you know what molecules are?" elleng Sep 2022 #8

i skipped fpurth grade soldierant Sep 2022 #42

And sadly, from some of the stories I've heard, I then hear about patients catching something, SWBTATTReg Sep 2022 #9

Nurse who gave me my booster said she loved giving vaccines; the people are so pleasant. Midnight Writer Sep 2022 #11

Be nice if you could install one of these in your office... IrishAfricanAmerican Sep 2022 #12

Anti-vaxxers are ignorant, selfish murderers Timeflyer Sep 2022 #13

The good news is that because of being anti-vaxx they're dying off faster than us OMGWTF Sep 2022 #24

It's early in your career - but keep this in mind: MyOwnPeace Sep 2022 #14

I like that advice. Aristus Sep 2022 #48

Did you just got bit by a wild fox? multigraincracker Sep 2022 #15

Polio cyclonefence Sep 2022 #18

I think, to a certain extent, vaccines are a victim of their own efficacy. Chellee Sep 2022 #37

The return of smallpox is my recurring nightmare nt cyclonefence Sep 2022 #59

Why find a doctor when Mr.Bill Sep 2022 #19

500 Americans a day are still dying from Covid molecules. Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #23

LOL, I loved your 'thought answers!' Tadpole Raisin Sep 2022 #25

She should go see Dr. Oz FakeNoose Sep 2022 #26

I think he's selling, not buying. nt Chellee Sep 2022 #36

What did she want from you? Demobrat Sep 2022 #27

She's undergoing treatment for mental health disorders. Aristus Sep 2022 #49

Ivermectin can stop molecules in one day! CCExile Sep 2022 #28

And if the colloidal silver doesn't work... Trueblue Texan Sep 2022 #34

Yeah...they are disheartening.... Trueblue Texan Sep 2022 #29

A friend of my daughter SCantiGOP Sep 2022 #30

My daughter is a doctor of physical therapy. colorado_ufo Sep 2022 #38

She is at a private facility SCantiGOP Sep 2022 #41

My daughter had a patient..... McKim Sep 2022 #33

It really is sad... Trueblue Texan Sep 2022 #35

Never trust those sneaky little molecules IronLionZion Sep 2022 #39

I think crap-pacity should be a word. colorado_ufo Sep 2022 #40

They are the same idiots NewEnglandAutumn Sep 2022 #43

Revealing characterization krkaufman Sep 2022 #44

I'll think of you when I get my next booster Marthe48 Sep 2022 #45

Not because of the pain, I hope. Aristus Sep 2022 #50

The good health advice Marthe48 Sep 2022 #54

Cool. Aristus Sep 2022 #57

My EX-wife had an account on FB so... jerseyjim Sep 2022 #46

welcome to du (i know it's been over a month, but still... welcome) orleans Sep 2022 #47

treat it like a mental health issue Skittles Sep 2022 #51

Did she wear a mask in the clinic? Emile Sep 2022 #52

We required her to. Aristus Sep 2022 #63

I can't imagine the conversations she had going on in her head Marthe48 Sep 2022 #55

So many times over my 45 years in pediatrics did I do exactly... 3catwoman3 Sep 2022 #56

The Actual COVID/HIV link is FALSE Positive HIV reading and those trials are discontinued. TigressDem Sep 2022 #58

I don't know how you put up with it. DFW Sep 2022 #61

There are molecules in it! LeftishBrit Sep 2022 #64

No, but Aristus Sep 2022 #65