Vaccine Science Under the Microscope

In a surprising turn of events, a legal deposition revealed some unsettling facts about vaccine science. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, a well-known figure in the field, admitted to some questionable practices during a custody battle case. The case was about whether a child should be vaccinated or not. Plotkin, who has worked on many vaccines, including the rubella vaccine, had some shocking things to say. He admitted to receiving money from big pharmaceutical companies like Merck, Sanofi, GSK, and Pfizer. This raised eyebrows because he was promoting vaccines while having financial ties to the companies that make them. Plotkin also showed little respect for people who had religious objections to vaccines. He called them "religious zealots" and dismissed their concerns. He even admitted to using cells from aborted fetuses in his research, which is a big deal for many people, especially those with strong religious beliefs. When asked about vaccine safety, Plotkin couldn't provide solid evidence. He admitted that there aren't many studies comparing vaccinated children to unvaccinated ones. He also couldn't name any placebo-controlled trials for the MMR vaccine. This is concerning because it means we don't have all the safety data we should. Plotkin also talked about using vulnerable groups, like orphans and mentally disabled children, for vaccine experiments. He didn't seem too bothered by the ethical issues this raises. He even suggested that it's okay to experiment on people who are "human in form but not in social potential. " All of this raises serious questions about vaccine science and the people behind it. It's important to have open and honest discussions about these issues, especially when it comes to something as important as our health.