Physician group acknowledges the TRUTH: There is NO PROOF the MMR vaccine is safer than contracting the actual diseases

• Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) released documents questioning the safety of the MMR vaccine compared to the diseases it prevents, highlighting significant gaps in safety data.
• In developed countries, the risks of permanent disability or death from measles, mumps and rubella are exceedingly rare. For children under 10, the annual risk ranges from 1 in 1 million to 1 in 2.1 million.
• PIC’s analysis reveals that MMR vaccine trials were too small to conclusively prove its safety, and they raise concerns about potential risks, such as seizures, genetic mutations and cancer.
• PIC’s documents challenge the narrative around measles, highlighting improvements in public health before the vaccine’s introduction and suggesting potential health benefits from natural measles infections.
• PIC emphasizes the need for transparency and comprehensive data to enable individuals and healthcare providers to make informed choices about vaccination, advocating for critical thinking and health freedom.

In a world where vaccination is often presented as the ultimate solution to infectious diseases, a growing number of voices are calling for a closer examination of the risks and benefits. Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing data-driven insights on vaccines and infectious diseases, has released a collection of documents challenging the assumption that the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is safer than the diseases it aims to prevent.

The group’s findings highlight significant gaps in the safety data surrounding the MMR vaccine. According to PIC, the clinical trials conducted for the MMR vaccine were too small to conclusively prove that the vaccine is safer than the diseases themselves.

The risks of measles, mumps and rubella

Measles, mumps and rubella are viral infections that, while often portrayed as severe, typically resolve on their own with proper rest and hydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, measles symptoms include a skin rash, fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, inflamed eyes and tiny white spots on the inner cheek. Mumps and rubella also present with mild to moderate symptoms in most cases.

PIC emphasizes that the risk of permanent disability or death from these infections is exceedingly rare, particularly in developed countries with access to clean water and adequate nutrition. For children under 10, the pre-vaccine annual risk of death or permanent disability from measles was 1 in 1 million, from mumps 1 in 1.6 million, and from rubella 1 in 2.1 million. Over a 10-year span, the cumulative risk of a fatal or permanently disabling case of any of these diseases was approximately 1 in 50,000.

These statistics raise an important question: Are the risks of the MMR vaccine being adequately weighed against the risks of the diseases themselves?

The MMR vaccine: Unanswered safety questions

PIC’s analysis reveals that the MMR vaccine’s clinical trials were not designed to detect rare but serious adverse events. To prove that the vaccine is safer than the diseases, trials would need to include at least 50,000 participants – a benchmark far beyond the scope of prelicensure studies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccine trials are “relatively small,” typically involving only a few thousand subjects.

Moreover, the MMR vaccine’s safety profile remains incomplete. The vaccine’s package insert acknowledges that no studies have been conducted to assess its potential to cause genetic mutations, impair fertility, or increase cancer risk. Additionally, seizures following MMR vaccination occur five times more often than seizures caused by measles infection, with about 1 in 640 vaccinated children experiencing this adverse event.

Dr. Shira Miller, PIC’s founder and president, stated, “The main takeaway is that the MMR vaccine has not been proven safer than measles, mumps and rubella.” This assertion is supported by a review of over 60 MMR vaccine studies conducted for the Cochrane Library, which found that the design and reporting of safety outcomes were “largely inadequate.”

What’s missing from the measles narrative?

PIC’s documents also shed light on facts often overlooked in media coverage of measles outbreaks. For instance, the U.S. measles mortality rate dropped dramatically before the vaccine’s introduction in 1963, thanks to improvements in public health and nutrition. Malnutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, remains a primary driver of measles-related deaths in underdeveloped countries.

Furthermore, studies suggest that naturally acquired measles infections may offer unexpected health benefits, such as a reduced risk of Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, as well as lower rates of asthma, eczema and hay fever. These findings challenge the notion that measles is universally harmful and highlight the importance of context when evaluating disease risks.

Dr. Liz Mumper, a pediatrician, praised PIC for providing a balanced perspective. “Most parents have not had access to the information contained in the thoughtful analysis done by Physicians for Informed Consent,” she said. “Parents should recognize that the risk of bad outcomes from a measles infection – if their child lives in a developed country with clean water and is not immune-deficient – is extraordinarily rare.”

A call for informed decision-making

PIC’s release of these educational documents underscores the need for transparency and informed decision-making in public health. While vaccines have undoubtedly played a role in reducing the burden of infectious diseases, the assumption that they are universally safe and effective deserves scrutiny.

As Dr. Miller and her colleagues emphasize, the goal is not to discourage vaccination but to ensure that individuals and healthcare providers have access to comprehensive data. Only then can they make truly informed choices about their health and the health of their children.

In a world where health freedom is increasingly under threat, organizations like PIC are vital in fostering critical thinking and empowering individuals to take control of their well-being. The conversation about vaccines must continue, grounded in science, transparency and respect for individual choice.

Sources include:

ChildrensHealthDefense.org

PhysiciansForInformedConsent.org

JamaNetwork.com