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Mom Refuses To Accommodate Anti-Vax Sister’s Kids By Excluding Her Own “Sick” Son From Wedding
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect against dangerous diseases, saving millions of lives each year.
But not everyone trusts them.
This was the case for one woman, who not only rejects vaccines but also believes her nephew’s allergies are contagious. Convinced they could harm her unvaccinated kids, she insisted he stay home during the upcoming family wedding.
However, the boy’s mom refused, and the situation spiraled into a heated drama. Read all about it below.
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The anti-vax woman demanded that her sister keep her ‘sick’ son away from her children
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Her sister, however, found the request absurd and refused, sparking some heated family drama
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Not vaccinating your children can have serious consequences
A survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania revealed that the number of adults who don’t think vaccines are safe is on the rise. The OP’s sister is part of this growing group, and these increasing rates can lead to serious risks for everyone.
According to UNICEF, when children don’t get vaccinated on time, they face a higher chance of contracting diseases like hepatitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough, and diphtheria. Even illnesses like measles, which are preventable with vaccines, can cause dangerous complications.
Those who are unvaccinated are also more likely to make other, more vulnerable people sick. For instance, adults are often the ones who unknowingly spread whooping cough to infants—and for babies, it can be deadly. Pregnant women who contract rubella are at high risk of giving birth to children with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), which can cause lifelong health issues. Similarly, pregnant women who catch measles face a higher chance of miscarriage.
As a result of having fully vaccinated populations, fewer people get sick, which means more people can enjoy healthier, longer lives. Take West Papua as an example—between 2010 and 2017, life expectancy rose significantly, thanks in large part to more children receiving their vaccines on time. By staying informed about vaccinations, we can all contribute to a safer and healthier world.
For more details, visit the WHO website.
Commenters sided with the author, saying her anti-vax sister was being completely unreasonable
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Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with their experience
Nimitz 1 year ago (edited)
F**k. That. B***h! I grew up having my medical needs ignored because of my evangelical mother. I've had major injuries, even life threatening ones utterly ignored in favor of prayer. Imagine being a 12 year old and almost bleeding out, with a beach towel soaked in blood and not getting help because your mom was "healing" you by speaking in tongues! I had fractures, torn muscles and damaged tendons ignored because I "just needed to pray on it". I've been suicidality depressed and told I just need more prayer. This woman is abusing her kids and should be forcibly sterilized before she can hurt more innocent children. Remove her from your life, because you will never, ever get through to her. Believe me, I speak from experience. Thank God (ironic) I never came out as a teenager, or I would be DEAD because of the hatemongering of evangelical Christians.
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
I hate that you or anybody else had to grow up with parents like that. I hope that all of your medical problems and injuries have been taken care of.
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Christopher Crockett 1 year ago
I would have cut God's Atomic Jesus Freak B!tch out of my life long before she reached this point. Nine children isolated in the wilderness with compromised immune systems sounds like either the prequel to Deliverance or that X-Files episode called "Home".
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Oh damn. God's Atomic Jesus Freak B***h is one I've never heard before... LOL She had some mental problems that they never knew about t ok go full till crazy Mama out in the middle of nowhere getting pregnant a few weeks after having a baby... Not healthy physically or mentally.
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Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with their experience
Nimitz 1 year ago (edited)
F**k. That. B***h! I grew up having my medical needs ignored because of my evangelical mother. I've had major injuries, even life threatening ones utterly ignored in favor of prayer. Imagine being a 12 year old and almost bleeding out, with a beach towel soaked in blood and not getting help because your mom was "healing" you by speaking in tongues! I had fractures, torn muscles and damaged tendons ignored because I "just needed to pray on it". I've been suicidality depressed and told I just need more prayer. This woman is abusing her kids and should be forcibly sterilized before she can hurt more innocent children. Remove her from your life, because you will never, ever get through to her. Believe me, I speak from experience. Thank God (ironic) I never came out as a teenager, or I would be DEAD because of the hatemongering of evangelical Christians.
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
I hate that you or anybody else had to grow up with parents like that. I hope that all of your medical problems and injuries have been taken care of.
Load More Replies... Christopher Crockett 1 year ago
I would have cut God's Atomic Jesus Freak B!tch out of my life long before she reached this point. Nine children isolated in the wilderness with compromised immune systems sounds like either the prequel to Deliverance or that X-Files episode called "Home".
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Oh damn. God's Atomic Jesus Freak B***h is one I've never heard before... LOL She had some mental problems that they never knew about t ok go full till crazy Mama out in the middle of nowhere getting pregnant a few weeks after having a baby... Not healthy physically or mentally.
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