{"id":7581,"date":"2016-05-28T20:02:33","date_gmt":"2016-05-28T08:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/?p=7581"},"modified":"2019-11-18T19:36:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T06:36:00","slug":"the-truth-about-tetanus-vaccines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/wapf\/the-truth-about-tetanus-vaccines\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth about Tetanus Vaccines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Truth about\u00a0Tetanus\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n

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I\u2019ve wanted to write a blog on tetanus for awhile now. I\u2019m so sad every time a parent contacts me, because their child was given the DPT or DTaP vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis) after a visit to the ER for stepping on a nail or anything that resembles a cut, scrape, or puncture wound. \u00a0Just recently a very good friend contacted me in the middle of the night. She was so concerned over her young son receiving DTaP in the hospital that night. They didn\u2019t want him to receive the 3 in 1 shot, but they were scared about tetanus, because he had stepped on a nail that day. So the young boy received the vaccine.<\/header>\n
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Fear is such a strong motivator for vaccines.<\/p>\n

I know many families that don\u2019t vaccinate, but they are still very fearful about tetanus and say that they might probably choose the tetanus vaccine if their child happened to step on a rusty nail.<\/p>\n

Fear does that to people.<\/p>\n

Most parents want to know why a child just can\u2019t receive a tetanus vaccine? Why do they have to receive diphtheria and pertussis too? Why is tetanus given as a 3 in 1 shot? Does stepping on a rusty nail really warrant a tetanus vaccine?<\/p>\n

And this is my hypothetical question that I have always wanted answered: \u00a0Why is it ok to give a child the tetanus\u00a0vaccine\u00a0(in the form of DTaP) at, say, their 1 year \u201cwell baby\u201d visit, but only 2 weeks later, when they\u00a0unexpectedly\u00a0end up in the ER with an open would, the child is automatically given another tetanus booster (in the form of another DTaP)? How is this ok? And how does this make sense?<\/p>\n

I love one of the recent status on The Thinking Moms Revolution<\/a> site the other day. One of the Thinking Moms (Tex) was interviewed on a radio show called: \u201cVaccine Myths\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere are all the rusty nails?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou mean the rusty nails that actually have bacteria from cow manure on them? The ones that SOOooooo many children seem to be stepping on every year? Gee\u2026 we don\u2019t know Tex. But if they are such a huge threat \u2013 then why don\u2019t they\u00a0offer the Tetanus vaccine WITHOUT the Diptheria and Pertussis for parents who might consider getting THAT vaccine if they don\u2019t want the combo? Combo or singular- vaccines cause damage. Rusty nails are a FAR lesser threat than the aluminum and formaldehyde, and monkey DNA and aborted fetal tissue DNA and neurotoxins that make up these vaccines\u201d<\/p>\n

\"rusty-nail-tetanus-1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

There is a story about a boy from New Zealand almost dying from tetanus that is circulating fb right now. Of course the gist of the story is that he was \u201cunvaccinated\u201d. Many vaccine safety advocate groups say the story is not true.\u00a0If the story of the boy is true (which I doubt, because the story has a million holes in it), then based on what the parents are quoted saying, I have some major issues:<\/p>\n

\u201cAs soon as they (the doctors) said it was tetanus my other two kids were vaccinated the very next day, against all childhood diseases.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t agree more with a comment I read on the Great Mother\u2019s Questioning Vaccines fb page:<\/p>\n

\u201cIf this article is in fact true then these parents are very reactionary and motivated purely by fear. They read a few scary stories and decided not to vaccinate then had a scary experience and vaccinated the heck out of all their kids. Not my kind of parenting role models regardless of their stance on vax\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can read the original story (HERE) <\/a>As you read it, it is very obvious this article was a push for vaccines and not really about the boy with tetanus.<\/p>\n

I read an article on the Immunization Awareness Society for Informed Choice website today. It breaks the story down (properly) of this boy almost dying from tetanus and gives a very accurate portrayal of what informed consent really looks like in a family that originally choose to not vaccinate.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026 Everybody needs to understand above all else, is that informed consent is not made by listening to conspiracy theories, or emotions and feelings.\u00a0\u00a0Informed<\/i><\/b>\u00a0decision making is\u00a0also<\/i><\/b>\u00a0more than just saying \u2018yes\u2019 or \u2018no\u2019 to an intervention such as vaccination.<\/p>\n

Most parents who make an informed choice not to vaccinate, will research thoroughly everything they can.\u00a0 Not just about the diseases, or the vaccines, but what constitutes good health.\u00a0 These parents do everything to ensure their children remain healthy and happy, and understand the risks involved in ALL the diseases, how to prevent them if possible, how to treat them at home, risk factors for the diseases and complications, and so on.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2026parents who make a scientifically informed choice don\u2019t make important health decisions on the basis of conspiracy theories online, or call themselves \u2018hippies\u2019, or assume that having a science degree makes them well informed; neither do they suddenly find out they are ignorant the night their child falls ill\u201d
\n-Immunization Awareness Society for Informed Choice<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can read the full article\u00a0(HERE)<\/a>
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Anyways, all of this can easily turn into a debate over whether or not the article about the unvaccinated boy is true or not. And really, who cares. This is about tetanus. Learning the truth about tetanus is what is most important.<\/p>\n

So what is Tetanus?<\/h3>\n

\u201cTetanus is the name of a sickness you get when the bacterium Clostridium tetani enters your body and flourishes (with a life cycle). The emphasis should be on \u2018flourishes\u2019 because Clostridium tetani requires an anaerobic environment. What does this mean? It means for the bacterium to survive, it must be in an environment free of oxygen.<\/p>\n

In other words, to get sick with Tetanus, you must get the Clostridium tetani into your body, such as through the infamous example of stepping on a nail. Then you must ensure that the wound does not get oxygenated (does not bleed and is not exposed to air) and you must ensure the bacterium multiplies enough to start a life cycle, because the toxins released when they die is what causes Tetanus symptoms.<\/p>\n

Summary: Tetanus requires a wound that is deep enough and neglected enough to create an anaerobic environment so that the bacteria can flourish, die off and spread a toxin in the body. The incubation period is 3-21 days, the average being 8 days.<\/p>\n

And what does it mean to \u2018oxygenate\u2019? It means to bleed. Blood is oxygenated by passing through the lungs and then flowing through the body to oxygenate all the tissues. That is how we live. We are oxygenated creatures. So if you step on a nail and you bleed, the Clostridium tetani cannot live. In other words, Tetanus is impossible to get if you are alive, pumping blood normally through your body and taking care of the wound. \u00a0Feel bamboozled yet?\u201d \u2013\u00a0Tetanus Vaccination: Fact & Fiction, \u00a0read entire article (HERE)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the CDC\u2019s own website: \u201c<\/strong>Tetanus is different from other vaccine-preventable diseases because it does not spread from person to person. The bacteria are usually found in soil, dust and manure and enter the body through breaks in the skin \u2013 usually cuts or puncture wounds caused by contaminated objects.\u00a0Today, tetanus is uncommon in the United States, with an average of 29 reported cases per year from 1996 through 2009\u2033<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, tetanus is uncommon in the United States, with an average of 29 reported cases per year from 1996 through 2009\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Say what?!? Pretty much, the CDC\u2019s own website tells us it\u2019s not common and is found in wounds caused by contaminated objects\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe incidence of tetanus had almost completely disappeared by the time vaccines became popular.<\/strong> Tetanus vaccines has been a part of\u00a0 of mass inoculations since the 1940\u2019s. It\u2019s the T of DPT. Since the 1950\u2019s a child received 4 DPT shots by the time he is 18 months old. Even after that, for life, any time anyone steps on a nail or gets a minor cut, tetanus \u201cboosters\u201d are routinely given. But what sense does it make to pretend to cure a disease that is caused by a puncture would which may have the remotest possibility of containing Clostridium<\/i> by giving the person another <\/b>puncture wound that definitely contains Clostridium<\/i>, or its byproducts?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one thing to claim that the vaccine could confer immunity before the injury happened. But to pretend a shot could immunize someone after the infection has occurred trespasses into the realm of superstition. No manufacturer has ever claimed curative powers for any vaccine. They\u2019re preventatives, remember? That\u2019s the whole basis of immunology.<\/p>\n

Again, no scientists claim curative value after being infected with Clostridium. Nor do any suggest that a subsequent vaccine would prevent the development of tetanus. Think about it: if you have a disease process already going on, how could adding more of the pathogen or its toxoids to your blood possibly help you? This is pure science fiction\u201d -Dr Tim O\u2019Shea<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBut what if???\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong> \u201cIF for some reason you and your child\u2019s doctor assess a risk for Tetanus, you have the option of choosing a non-vaccine shot called Tetanus Immunoglobulin or TiG for short. The TiG is an anti-toxin serum, not a vaccine.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT: if you suspect Tetanus, make sure your child gets the TiG shot! Many doctors and nurses sadly are\u00a0not<\/i>\u00a0informed on this issue. They will pressure you to give your child the vaccine instead. Even if you ask for the immunoglobulin, some medical employees might not know what this is or think you are mistaken and assume you want the vaccine. Sometimes they claim to have a \u201cT\u201d only vaccine, which is untrue.<\/p>\n

This creates a dangerous situation because the vaccine will not take effect soon enough if your child was exposed to Tetanus, and even if the vaccine did take effect soon enough, vaccines don\u2019t work for everyone. Make sure you see the packaging and\/or insert of the immunoglobulin shot to ensure it is the right medication\u201d<\/p>\n

Tetanus Toxoid = Vaccine
\nTetanus Immunoglobulin = Anti-Toxin<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Cuts, scrapes, nicks, and wounds need to be cleaned. Soap\u00a0and water go along way.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Heat helps to kill tetanus bacteria. A good soak in some Epsom salts to help with wound healing is good.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Put hydrogen peroxide, which is H2O2 (extra oxygen) after any significant wound injury. The extra oxygen kills tetanus spores additionally.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite doctors, Dr. Kurt Perkins<\/a> says this:<\/p>\n

TRICKED by TETANUS<\/b><\/h5>\n
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One thing I would like to point out is the ridiculousness of giving a tetanus shot AFTER you have a puncture wound.\u00a0 Why get a puncture wound that definitely contains tetanus from a puncture wound that might not contain tetanus?\u00a0 It\u2019s sketchy enough to say you\u2019re immune from tetanus from the regular vaccine schedule but to say there are curative powers by getting the vaccine AFTER the puncture wound is pretty ballsy, yet many line up to get injected after they think they might have tetanus.<\/h5>\n
After all, where do you find tetanus?\u00a0 It\u2019s in\u00a0soil and the intestines of animals and humans<\/b>. I want my son to experience nature but I draw the line at playing in the intestines of animals or humans.<\/h5>\n

Love Dr. Kurts humor! If you have not read his article called \u201cMy CRYSTAL Clear Stance on Vaccines\u201d, you really should. You can find it (HERE)
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How did the conventional wisdom of tetanus shots from a dirty rusty nail outdoors where Clostridium may be harbored in animals spoors \u2013 how did that idea get transformed to needing tetanus shots after the slightest most antiseptic nick around the house?\u201d -Dr. Tim O\u2019Shea from the book \u201cVaccination is NOT Immunization<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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