[log in to unmask] wrote: > > That's a strong opinion that I respectfully don't agree with. The > Amish don't vaccinate because they believe it weakens the immune > system and you don't hear about breakouts of epidemics. Actually you do. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5530a1.htm Plus, you will also find that the Amish do not live as long as the rest of us for several reasons, lack of vaccinations being one. I only continued this thread with reluctance, but there is quite a bit of very bad information being pushed here. I could answer each point with good science but we are far afield and not in beekeeping. This is another one of those causes based on cherry picking studies and extrapolating into propaganda. I have grandchildren and do not hesitate to encourage vaccinations. That is it for me on this. I strongly recommend any who do not vaccinate their children to do a bit more homework on this. It is not your life you are putting at risk. Bill Truesdell Bath, Maine -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---