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My daughter is 6 years old and is exceptionally healthy and strong. My wife and I chose not to vaccinate for one big reason. Despite the empirical evidence that vaccinations are effective in reducing incidences of disease, there is substantial anecdotal evidence of children manifesting symptoms of autism, adhd and even death within minutes of receiving standard vaccinations. The argument that vaccinating safeguards the general population demands that every parent be willing to sacrifice the well being and/or life of their child in pursuit of this theoretical goal.

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