Whether you're considering not vaccinating your child, suspecting your child has been harmed by vaccinations, or looking for information to make you feel better about choosing to vaccinate, e-mail groups can offer a steady supply of information, opinion and support. Check out these lists and see if there's one that suits your needs.
If you're looking for support groups for parents who don't vaccinate, or feel their children have been harmed by vaccinations, try ...
- Autism and Vaccinations
446 members. Founded Oct. 15, 2001. About 300 messages/month. "Are you convinced vaccines had something to do with your child's autism? If you suspect or if you just want to educate yourself, come and check us out." - Vaccine Injuries
136 members. Founded March 12, 1999. About 30 messages/month. "Has your child been injured by a vaccine? Share stories, therapies, doctor info, etc. We will all accomplish more working together." - Vaccinations
897 members. Founded Aug. 31, 1998. About 1,000 messages/month. "This list is for all who are looking at making a decision to not vaccinate, who vaccinate selectively, who have made a choice not to vaccinate their children at all or who have stopped vaccinating their children after starting." - Australian Vaccination Network Inc.
560 members. Founded Dec.1, 1998. About 200 messages/month. "The AVN was formed in 1997 by a group of concerned parents, health professionals and others. It came about primarily due to a demand for adequate information on vaccination, to address concerns regarding discrimination and to uphold the right of freedom of choice on this issue."
- National Vaccine Information Center
"We publish a free weekly NVIC Vaccine E-newsletter on breaking news about vaccination with commentary written by NVIC President Barbara Loe Fisher that is also archived on a word-searchable blog."
- PROVE: Parents Requesting Open Vaccine Education
"Receive email updates on vaccine safety and informed consent issues."
- Directory of Immunization Resources
Lengthly list of e-mail news services for receiving medical information in support of vaccinations and immunizations from such sources as the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and the National Partnership for Immunization.
- Vaccine Info
"This list is strictly for posting the latest vaccine information. The owner of this list or moderator will post 10-15 e-mails a day. The posts will consist of medical journal articles, newspaper articles and other sources of vaccine info from both sides of the vaccine debate."
