I’m so happy to see this being dismantled! Step one explain about Hep B so the public understands and make sure it’s delayed until they are at least teens. This saves the babies whose systems are being overwhelmed and more importantly is informing the public that the system needs THEM to review and decide what their children do and do get and when! This is so important! Also we know European countries give fewer vaccines so comparing their schedules and how healthy the kids are is instrumental in getting Americans to agree with what will be a huge change. He needs us to make these changes! This is very important!
“The United States: Comprehensive
In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an extensive vaccination schedule. By the time a child is one, they will have received over 30 doses of vaccines. This includes vaccines for:
Hepatitis B (starting at birth)
DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Polio
Haemophilus influenza type B
Flu and Covid (annual starting at 6 months)
The U.S. schedule emphasizes early and frequent vaccinations, based on the assumption that herd immunity is critical to reducing disease outbreaks. However, critics argue that the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t account for individual health needs or risks.
Europe: Varied and Flexible
Europe’s vaccine schedules differ significantly between countries. For example:
Sweden and Norway administer fewer vaccines overall, give them at a slower pace, and skip less important vaccines during childhood, like chickenpox, Covid, and flu shots.
Germany provides vaccines on a schedule very similar to the United States and Canada, but does not enforce mandatory vaccination.
France has a vaccine schedule that is slightly smaller than the U.S., but has a much stronger mandatory policy for entry into daycare and schools.
Some European countries recommend slower and smaller schedules, giving children more time for their immune systems to mature before receiving multiple vaccines. Studies, such as one published in Vaccine (2015), suggest that countries with less aggressive schedules do not necessarily experience higher rates of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Japan: Cautious
Japan’s approach to vaccination has been notably cautious, until recently. After incidents linked to adverse reactions, including a temporary suspension of the MMR vaccine in the 1990s, Japan adopted a more conservative schedule for many years. Key differences included:
Most vaccines started later, typically around six months of age, allowing for greater immune system development.
Combining vaccines was less common, reducing the risk of overwhelming the immune system.
A 2018 study in Pediatrics International found that Japan’s slower, more selective approach correlates with lower rates of severe vaccine reactions compared to countries with more aggressive schedules. In recent years, however, the Japanese recommended schedule has expanded greatly and is now similar to the U.S. policy.”
I’m so happy to see this being dismantled! Step one explain about Hep B so the public understands and make sure it’s delayed until they are at least teens. This saves the babies whose systems are being overwhelmed and more importantly is informing the public that the system needs THEM to review and decide what their children do and do get and when! This is so important! Also we know European countries give fewer vaccines so comparing their schedules and how healthy the kids are is instrumental in getting Americans to agree with what will be a huge change. He needs us to make these changes! This is very important!
“The United States: Comprehensive In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an extensive vaccination schedule. By the time a child is one, they will have received over 30 doses of vaccines. This includes vaccines for: Hepatitis B (starting at birth) DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox) Pneumococcal Rotavirus Polio Haemophilus influenza type B Flu and Covid (annual starting at 6 months) The U.S. schedule emphasizes early and frequent vaccinations, based on the assumption that herd immunity is critical to reducing disease outbreaks. However, critics argue that the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t account for individual health needs or risks. Europe: Varied and Flexible Europe’s vaccine schedules differ significantly between countries. For example: Sweden and Norway administer fewer vaccines overall, give them at a slower pace, and skip less important vaccines during childhood, like chickenpox, Covid, and flu shots. Germany provides vaccines on a schedule very similar to the United States and Canada, but does not enforce mandatory vaccination. France has a vaccine schedule that is slightly smaller than the U.S., but has a much stronger mandatory policy for entry into daycare and schools. Some European countries recommend slower and smaller schedules, giving children more time for their immune systems to mature before receiving multiple vaccines. Studies, such as one published in Vaccine (2015), suggest that countries with less aggressive schedules do not necessarily experience higher rates of vaccine-preventable diseases. Japan: Cautious Japan’s approach to vaccination has been notably cautious, until recently. After incidents linked to adverse reactions, including a temporary suspension of the MMR vaccine in the 1990s, Japan adopted a more conservative schedule for many years. Key differences included: Most vaccines started later, typically around six months of age, allowing for greater immune system development. Combining vaccines was less common, reducing the risk of overwhelming the immune system. A 2018 study in Pediatrics International found that Japan’s slower, more selective approach correlates with lower rates of severe vaccine reactions compared to countries with more aggressive schedules. In recent years, however, the Japanese recommended schedule has expanded greatly and is now similar to the U.S. policy.”