The Great Debate: Vaccinations...

This post is a little bit political and a whole lot opinionated, so look away now if this doesn't suit you.

I know it's been a long time between blog posts..I've been so busy-mum came up for two weeks then we went to Perth for a week and then it's been back to school and all that madness. I have a bazillion ideas for blogs but zero time to write, so while I have 5 minutes now I'm gonna get this one out.

Vaccinations. You're either for or against. And I'm for!

Listening to the news tonight I heard that this year in Western Australia we have recorded the highest confirmed cases of the measles since 2006.

So what's happened between 2006 and now that has seen a steady increase in measles?

Well I have a theory.

2007 was the year Kevin Rudd became prime minister of this fine country. It was also the start of the illegal boat people coming, and staying and living amongst us.

Please don't take this post the wrong way, I'm not being racist (or trying to start a political debate). I KNOW and understand that these people are trying to escape countries taken over by war, violence, famine etc etc. I have no problem with people following the LEGAL channels of migration. I know these countries don't have the education, understanding or funding that we do to make and distribute vaccines, I understand that. And I wish more people would support the organisations out there who aim to improve this situation in undeveloped counties.

But when we let these people into our country can we PLEASE make them adjust to our way of living. Which means vaccines and no government hand outs (except the usual that other Australians are entitled to)

There are soo many dieases out there that are running wild through other countries but we as a country have worked hard to keep out.

And for those that argue 'if vaccines work like you say why should you be worried' let me just say this...you can't vaccinate a child for everything the second they are born! Vaccines are given at different ages. So if my baby has contact with someone with measles before she is old enough to vaccinate then voila! Yet another case of measles!

Vaccines are out there to help families. Why would you not vaccinate your child? There is a way to prevent some of the worst diseases out there, to save you heartache and to save lives. Why would you not want to save lives?

Since 2007 hundreds, thousands of illegal immigrants have landed on our soil and have been allowed to mingle with the general population, carrying god only knows what diseases, and now we are recording record highs of these horrendous diseases. It's disappointing.

If there was a cancer vaccine-a way to cure all forms of cancer I can bet that almost 100% of people out there would be running to the Dr to vaccinate themselves. So why not do the same for measles, rubella, whopping cough??

Whether you're for or against vaccinations you really can't deny that with the increase in illegal immigrants there has been a spike in these preventable diseases in our state.