Letting the Science Speak
Written by Lindsey Berning
Though I’ve been what you might call “awake” about vaccines for quite some time, I must admit that I developed this conviction primarily through blind faith in the words of others. It’s not to say that most of what I was being told wasn’t true, but I wasn’t one to check the sources. I didn’t read the studies for myself. It was years before I looked at a vaccine insert for the first time.
In fact, it wasn’t until I met my husband that anyone really challenged me to present the facts on any of the convictions I held – from vaccines and beyond to the natural health world. I would mention a remedy I heard about, and he would ask me how I knew it would work. I typically sheepishly answered that an influencer said it would. After a few interactions like this, I started taking what I heard from others and began researching it myself. Then I started coming to him and saying, “I heard about this natural remedy, and I found this scientific study that demonstrated it was more effective than an antibiotic!”
It has worked conversely, too. I’ve discovered that some of the claims I once gobbled up were based on outdated research, a one-off study whose results could not be replicated in follow-up studies, or simply lacked additional context.
This isn’t to say that anecdotal evidence doesn’t hold any value, or that one can only make a claim about something when they have the science to back it up. After all, we know how corrupt and bought-out science can be. We know that studies can be manipulated to only show the desired outcome. We know that when the millions of parents saying their children have been vaccine-injured stack up against the science that tells us there’s not a shred of evidence to support their claims something doesn’t add up. I believe that stories and experiences are valuable and that, ultimately, our own intuition is the most valuable of all.
My point is simply that science has its place. It’s especially helpful for having conversations with those who don’t share the same views as us and don’t yet realize the rampant corruption in the scientific community. This is why Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak has become a new favorite resource of mine. While the reading itself can get a little heady when faced with statistic after statistic, the data is undeniable. Authors Kennedy and Hooker present clear-cut evidence from scientific studies that prove the dangers and disadvantages of vaccines. They also demonstrate how and why the science on this topic is lacking or inaccurate.
While the book is full of scientific studies, it’s written in a way that any lay person could understand. They even take the time to explain how to comprehend the statistics presented throughout the book. It truly is a resource for parents and professionals alike.
It is a book that I think every skeptic of the anti-vaccine movement should read. It would be very entertaining to hear someone’s reasons for supporting vaccines even after reading the book with an open mind – you’d be hard pressed to come up with any arguments that would hold much water.
Furthermore, it’s an excellent resource to have on your shelf for quick reference when someone is asking for information on a particular vaccine. You may be able to share a lot off the top of your head, but having the scientific studies really gives you a leg to stand on. It’s like giving your chemistry teacher only the conclusion portion of your lab report. Your conclusion might be accurate, but without your recorded observations and data comparisons, you probably won’t be getting a very good grade.
I encourage you to get a copy of Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak today! We also have several free resources to offer you that showcase data from the book. These are great to share with friends and family! Download a Vax-Unvax flier and tri fold below.