(Full name withheld), RN
To whom it may concern:
I am writing to formally defend my decision to decline the
influenza vaccination. I have made this decision based on strong moral
and ethical convictions that are supported by my religious beliefs,
medical research and legal precedent.Medical research indicates that the efficacy of the influenza vaccination is grossly exaggerated (1).
The British Medical Journal has questioned the validity of
studies claiming efficacy and stated that “evidence from systemic
reviews shows that inactivated vaccines have little or no effect on the
effects measured.” (2)Another journal has proven influenza vaccinations have not
changed the amount of doctor visits or hospitalizations in children
(3,4,5), and another shows that vaccinations have not impacted the mortality rate of the elderly population. (6,7)There is also a lack of supporting evidence to show that vaccinating healthcare workers prevents influenza transmission. (8)
I believe that these vaccinations are providing a false sense of security and therefore putting our patients at risk.
An even greater risk exists for those that receive the
vaccination. The CDC lists the following as being found in the influenza
vaccination: Neomycin, Polymyxin B, formaldehyde or formalin,
thimerosal, embryonated chicken eggs, egg albumin, gelatin, Gentamycin,
Polyoxyethylene 9-10 Nonyl Phenol (Triton N-101, Octoxynol 9), chick
kidney cells and Taurodeoxychoalate. (9)Many of these are known carcinogens and detergents that have
unknown effects on the human body. Chronic over exposure to antibiotics
has also proven to be detrimental to overall health. (10)Some of the potential side effects from the vaccination include
anaphylaxis, allergic asthma, redness and discomfort at the injection
site, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, vasculitis, body aches, paresthesia,
neuopathy, seizure, facial palsy, facial paresis, Stevens-Johnson
Syndrome, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, cough, chills, fever,
encephalitis and meningitis. (11)Thimerosal has been shown to potentially increase the risk of
Alzheimer’s Disease, brain damage and nervous system injury. (12,13,14)This is especially alarming to me as my grandfather passed away
at the beginning of the year as a result of Alzheimer’s Disease. Package
inserts also state that the vaccination/mist “has not been evaluated
for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential or its potential to impair
fertility.”This clearly states then that very little is known about the
long-term health effects of receiving this vaccination. There is also
no guarantee of protection from influenza or potential temporary or
permanent injury or even death.I believe that vaccination is an invasive medical procedure and
based on the above, is an experimental procedure. While I support the
hospital’s desire to maintain safety for both patients and staff, I
cannot support the use of mandatory vaccinations to achieve this goal.The mandatory administration of this is in direct violation of the
Nuremberg Code which states in article 1 that consent should be
voluntary and allow for “free power of choice without the intervention
of any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, over-reaching, or other
ulterior form of constraint or coercion.”Article 6 states, “the degree
of risk to be taken should never exceed that determined by the
humanitarian importance of the problem to be solved by the experiment.”Article 9, “During the course of the experiment the human subject
should be at liberty to bring the experiment to an end if he has reached
the physical or mental state where continuation of the experiment seems
to him to be impossible.” (15)As a Christian I believe I am to treat my body with respect as it
is a gift from God (see 2 Corinthians 7:1 and 1 Corinthians 6:19 and
20). I believe that destroying life and knowingly injecting myself with
toxins is a contradiction to my beliefs and unacceptable.Health is of
great importance to me and something that I do not take lightly. I
choose to maintain my health by following The Weston A. Price
Foundation’s recommendations on nutrition. 916)I also adhere to regular exercise, proper vitamin D intake (17),
adequate rest and stress management, and appropriate preventative
health care. My desire is to continue to do the above and to partner
with (hospital name withheld) in providing excellent patient care.Sincerely,
(Full name withheld), RN (See references below.)
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