Doctor Offers Vaccines to Starving Children

Conclusion The effects of chronic malnutrition on the children and the economy of Guatemala are being turned into statistics by researchers, but common sense tells us what we already know:  there will be lifelong impairments to the citizens and the collective people of this country. Dr. Asturias’ plan may appear to be sound and noble when you read the headline in the mainstream media. However, when you consider the most pressing needs faced by the citizens of Guatemala, including lack of food, lack of clean water, and lack of education, vaccines (even if you are among the shrinking group of people who still believe in their safety and efficacy) wouldn’t belong at the top of anyone’s list to help this nation provide for its neediest people. Many mothers in this country lack the ability to read. Fathers lack the ability to provide food for their children. Children’s basic needs for clean water and nutritious food are unmet, leaving their weakened immune systems unable to tolerate the toxic chemicals contained in vaccines. This text message initiative is not going to provide the help that poor families need. There are better ways to address income disparity and lack of basic infrastructure than using text messages to remind poverty-stricken people to get vaccinated. What would you choose, if it were up to you to help the people of Guatemala cure one of their most serious problems? Would you choose the vaccine, which requires three doses to achieve a 56 p...
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