Polio-like symptoms in California (and Asian and Australian) children…that’s scary, for two reasons.
First, as a polio survivor, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I’ve had a good life but with a good dollop of struggles. I’m not complaining, just saying that I wish all children to be healthy and free of pain and encumbrances to their daily lives.
Second, I fear for another type of virus that will likely spread–the virus of misinformation. I can foresee parents learning that all of these California kids had been immunized against polio, then, as often happens, making the illogical leap to say that the immunization caused the disease. From there they’ll refuse to immunize their next child and convince other parents to do the same. Soon polio (which isn’t really wiped off the face of the Earth) has returned full force, in epidemic form. Impossible? I wish it were.
That’s why I’m frightened.
I agree, I am afraid when they stop immunization of their children we will indeed have more cases. This is exactly what is happening right now with measles.
That’s why I’m guessing that people will repeat their mistake–with deadly consequences.