What I Learned from Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate Their Kids | Jennifer Reich | TEDxMileHigh
In her TEDxMileHigh talk, Jennifer Reich, a professor of sociology at the University of Colorado Denver, discussed her research on parents who choose not to vaccinate their children. Reich’s research has revealed that these parents are not necessarily anti-vaccine, but rather, they are concerned about the safety of vaccines and the potential risks associated with them. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often motivated by a desire to protect their children from harm and to make sure that their children receive the best possible care.
Reich’s research has shown that parents who choose not to vaccinate their children are often well-informed and have done their own research on the subject. They are often concerned about the potential side effects of vaccines, such as autism, and are looking for ways to protect their children from these potential risks. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often motivated by a desire to make sure that their children receive the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health. They are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
Overall, Reich’s research has revealed that parents who choose not to vaccinate their children are often well-informed and have done their own research on the subject. They are often motivated by a desire to protect their children from harm and to make sure that their children receive the best possible care. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
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What did Jennifer Reich learn from her research on parents who don’t vaccinate their kids?
Jennifer Reich’s research revealed that these parents are often well-informed and have done their own research on the subject. They are often motivated by a desire to protect their children from harm and to make sure that their children receive the best possible care. Reich’s research has also revealed that these parents are often looking for ways to make sure that their children are receiving the best possible care and that they are making an informed decision about their child’s health.
What are some of the alternative treatments and therapies that parents who don’t vaccinate their kids are looking for?
Parents who don’t vaccinate their kids are often looking for alternative treatments and therapies that may be more effective than traditional vaccines. These treatments and therapies may include homeopathic remedies, herbal remedies, and other natural treatments.
Planes didn't take down the tower's and no virus or disease came from nature. Work out who controls the world, how long they have done so, spread the word and all our problems can be solved in a matter of year's
Dismantle individualism. Other words,what you feel doesn't matter do as we say.
What is the Covid-related mortality for non-elderly persons with no comorbidities???
what a great script!!!!….but hey …when they pass laws protecting pharmaceutical companies against harms done against the babies and adults …there"s no red light…but hey when there's billions of dollars in a "VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION" I'm sure vaccines are safe…also when the CDC takes off 90% of the ingredients in their neat list …that's nothing to be alarmed about ….flipping clown world🤡
We can’t even sue the creators of the vaccines if something happens to our children after getting them lol that should be the only we need to know. And also they don’t even study the vaccines long term on people, don’t even get me started on the ingredients…
So you're okay with like 3% a children getting autism if it protect your children from getting some diseases some of which are quite mild
You apparently don't have a family member or child that has been injured by vaccines. So now you become Big Pharma's puppet. I hope you never find out what it's like to be vaccine injured.
If all you said isn't a lie where are the comparative studies. SIDS we're told to believe perfectly healthy babies just die. No they don't. They didn't asked if they will have an adverse run to injections or if one is deadly when given with another. Our job is to protect our children from these that don't care to know the truth.
We're never going to be a communist lady.
Oh you are a spokes person for pharmaceutical industry disguised as a mother. What a sham talk!
So was this pro Vax or anti vax?😂
I worry about vaccines & then remember that the natives had no immunity to Europeans
This is a great talk by Jennifer, and I appreciate her take on how to solve this vaccine crisis. While vaccine hesitancy is a growing problem with many issues it is important to consider the large facts that can help save lives. It is understandable to be scared of the side effects of vaccines, but it is also important to remember the consequences of the diseases these vaccines prevent. This debate brings up the very important ethical pillar of autonomy. In medicine, autonomy is seen as the right of competent adults to make decisions and choices about their own healthcare. This extends to adults with children and their ability to make decisions about their children’s healthcare. So, what Jennifer said is very accurate, receiving a vaccine is a choice. So why do we care so much about the choice of vaccines when we aren’t bothered about other healthcare decisions individuals make? It is because of the protective effect of herd immunity. Like Jennifer said, vaccines are seen as a personal healthcare decision, but in reality, they work best when a majority of the population receives them. This is where the mindset of individualistic parenting is detrimental to society as a whole. People simply don’t care about the harm they are causing to others with very little risk to themselves. I agree with Jennifer that vaccines should not be seen as a consumer good that you have to make a decision about but instead as an expectation to protect your family and families around you.
As a mother of five children this discussion resonated so much with me. I’ve been that mom who felt judged when an older woman passive-aggressively said to my baby in the stroller, “you should tell your mom to put shoes on you when it’s cold outside!” She hadn’t seen the baby repeatedly pulling off his shoes and socks and throwing them across the room until I gave up putting them back on! I constantly feel that pressure to do everything right for my children, and it’s exhausting.
It seems like when my husband and I were kids, we weren’t quite as worried about all this stuff. Car seats were rare, we lived off Wonder Bread and Chef Boyardee ravioli, and we’d go outside and play for hours with no supervision. We turned out OK, right? Sure, there are reasons to be a little more cautious about nutrition and safety, but we don’t need this crushing pressure to avoid every additive, preservative, and situation with the slightest risk.
I can certainly see how this environment pushes parents to be scared to give their child anything they didn’t prepare themselves, whether it’s gluten free homemade pancakes or organic homegrown vegetables. It’s no wonder they shy away from a vaccine that’s packed with unknown scary ingredients that seem like they might be harmful. The issue is made worse when they see someone have a reaction to a vaccine. What good parent would willingly submit their children to that? I get where they’re coming from.
I think it’s unfortunate that we often push parents who are hesitant to vaccinate their children in an “anti-vaxer” box and assume they’re completely crazy. There are many varying levels of motivations and understanding. You can believe in vaccines in general while still being skeptical of certain vaccines or certain practices. For example, I chose not to have my babies get all their vaccines at once right after birth. Instead I opted to spread out the vaccinations over a few months to give their tiny immune systems the chance to assimilate one or two vaccines before piling on another. I’ve also chosen not to give my children the HPV vaccine right now. I was a bit hesitant to give my children the COVID vaccine immediately after it was released – I wanted to give it a little more time to be thoroughly tested. We all have our own autonomy.
It really does go back to this idea of doing things for the public good. It’s interesting that this video came out weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world in 2020. I can think of no better illustration of Ms. Reich’s point than the pandemic and the subsequent vaccine. The only way to stop the spread of the virus and prevent deaths was for everyone to take precautions. But young and healthy people mostly weren’t too affected by the disease, so many ignored precautions because their personal risk was low. Of course then they spread the illness to the more vulnerable population like the elderly and immunocompromised, who suffered and died in droves. It didn’t need to happen and it wouldn’t have happened if we hadn’t lost that will to sacrifice for the greater good. We as a society need to get back to that place where we’re willing to sacrifice a little bit of our own comforts or desires to benefit the community, whether it’s getting rid of the junk car in your front yard so the neighborhood looks nicer, or getting a vaccine that probably won’t do anything for you but could save the life of your neighbor.
I spent a few weeks in Germany last summer and I was impressed by their increased sense of community there. They’re willing to sacrifice for each other and for the good of the community. On the freeway, people are courteous and move over when someone is wanting to pass them. They help clean the streets. They make many things free for children, like museums and monuments, to help out big families. Everything is closed after 5 p.m. and on Sundays so families could spend time together. Sure, it’s not perfect there, but in the U.S. these days it seems like everyone is only worried about themselves and we don’t care how it affects everyone else. Just because it’s a free country and you can do whatever you want doesn’t mean you should. Sacrificing for the good of the community makes it a better place to live for everyone.
I have three teenage children in my house now, and they don’t want to listen to mom and dad anymore. I’m doing my best to teach them, but I need help. I’m counting on others in the community to fill in the gaps and be the example and teacher my kids need when they don’t want to hear it from mom. I need neighbors, teachers, church leaders, aunt and uncles, their friends’ parents, and many others to step in and offer support. And I want to be that support for others. Instead of tearing down other parents for not doing enough for their kids, I hope to help support and build them up. That’s the only way we can have a successful future generation. And part of supporting and helping each other is to get vaccinated.
Jennifer raises several compelling points that warrant acknowledgement. Notably, I appreciate her emphasis on the fact that parents who choose not to vaccinate their children should not be automatically labeled as inadequate parents, but rather as individuals making a personal decision based on what they believe to be the best interest of their family. This perspective is entirely valid, as no parent would intentionally put their child in harm's way.
It is true that there is a significant amount of information available on both sides of the vaccine debate, and it can be overwhelming to navigate. Furthermore, recent events within the pharmaceutical industry and federal government have contributed to a decline in public trust, which understandably leads some parents to be skeptical about the information they receive. However, childhood vaccines have been proven to protect against a multitude of devastating diseases, many of which had catastrophic effects prior to the development of their respective vaccines. It is also essential to note that while the risk of contracting some of these illnesses may be lower today, there are still inadequate treatment options available if one were to fall ill. One of the most important points Jennifer makes is that we must prioritize the collective good over individual interests, which is particularly relevant when it comes to vaccinations. Achieving herd immunity is essential to ensuring the health and safety of those who may not be able to receive vaccinations due to underlying health conditions. As we navigate the current climate, it is increasingly important to come together and work towards the greater good. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need for collective action and empathy towards our neighbors and friends.
i'm curious. why exactly do all the anti vax parents in this comment section think they know more about things like sorbitol or recombinant human albumin than a trained medical professional? like i don't know if you're aware, but "research" isn't surfing the obscure corners of the web for anti vax forums or knowing that your third aunt's twice removed brother has a niece who happens to have autism and happened to get the polio vaccine.
For thousands of years without vaccines, countless people have been born and inherited descendants.
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Vaccines were forced on me in jail. That makes me as an individual very wary.
My second non-individualist video of the night. It scares me, but I see the merit.
Mrs. Reich gives some great insight into what has become a very hot topic. It is refreshing to hear a perspective on this issue from someone of a sociologic background, someone who is trained to observe and analyze all points of view before casting judgement. We live in a world today where there are many individuals who will take hold of what they hear and ingrain it so heavily that they aren’t willing to deviate from their line of thinking and will fight tooth and nail to persuade others to come around to their perspective without even a thought of opening their mindset to another point of view. We immediately cast judgement on someone or something as being bad without analyzing both sides. Whether you are someone who is for or against vaccines, we each are trying to make the best decisions we can to care for and protect our loved ones and that should be commended. One of the key points brought up by Mrs. Reich is how important it is to realize this is also true for those of the opposite mindset from our own want these same things, they just decide to go about it a different way. The argument made in favor of vaccinations is that they not only provide protection to those who receive it but also for the individuals that person is exposed to. The example Mrs. Reich shared about the rubella vaccine paints a great picture of this. She addresses the fact that rubella infection is once again on the rise and can cause severe birth defects should a pregnant woman get infected with it. By giving the rubella vaccination to our children, we are not only protecting them, but as Mrs. Reich pointed out, our children are most often around pregnant women and by proxy of the vaccinated child, there is protection for that pregnant mother and her baby. The truth of the matter is that we are seeing the reemergence of diseases, like rubella, that were once eradicated because there is a decrease in vaccinations. Vaccinations are given to benefit not only the individual who gets it, but also to help protect our communities. In medical ethics the principle of beneficence is to promote the well-being or others. This principle is held by many people that work in the medical field, but this ideal is just as important to implement into our personal lives and we should have the desire to promote the well-being of others within our communities. Mrs. Reich implored us to show that we are invested in each other’s children because if we start acting like we are invested in other families, other families become invested in ours. As we come together and realize that each of us have the same desire of protection and well-being for our loved ones, maybe we can destroy some of this hate and amnesty that is so prevalent in our society today.
Science has become fraud when the studies are hidden from doctors, the Vax, and teacher pay has not risen yet Administration has increased 185% w no benefits seen in the classroom. Individualism kept all the buffaloes from following the leader over the Cliff!
She can repeat these lies when she's standing in a military court for crimes against humanity 💯🔥🔥