Vaccines are a one-size-fits-all solution created for a diverse population. See the problem?

It’s no secret that vaccines are riddled with risks and side effects. Though the current debate surrounding vaccines is often polarizing, it is still imperative for everyone to think critically about the state of vaccine requirements and legislation, as well as the various effects it could have on our country’s posterity.
Vaccines have seemingly received an exempted status when it comes to acknowledgement of possible side effects. Though side effects of over-the-counter medication are heavily advertised and displayed, parents are often ill-informed when it comes to the detrimental and recognized side effects of vaccines.
A “vaccine injury” is the legal term for a disability, illness, or condition brought on by a vaccination. It is an interesting turn of phrase, considering death is legally regarded as a vaccine injury.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is recommended that an infant receives the Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B, Pneumococcal, Inactivated Poliovirus, Influenza, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis A vaccines all before their first birthday.
A few side effects of these ten vaccines include: anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, chronic arthritis, thrombocytopenic purpura, and death. These are, of course, just a few immediate conditions periodically manifested after vaccine administration.
On the Center of Disease Controls’ website, a colorful vaccine checklist is provided as a resource for parents. The list outlines the recommended time frame for children receiving vaccinations. Next to each vaccine there is a convenient checkbox for those who wish to make their child’s vaccination schedule feel more like a scavenger hunt. Little emphasis is made on parents creating a plan of action made in conjunction with their doctor based on personal beliefs, concerns, or up-to-date research.
Vaccines go beyond the guise of public health.
In a perfect world, children would be safe and healthy without the need for consistent and gratuitous medical intervention. However, it is unclear if we will reach a point where medical decisions are comfortably determined between parents and doctors. This is especially true with the recent Senate Bill 277 (SB277) being signed into law in California this past June.
SB277, which goes into full effect August 2016, removes many vaccine requirement exemptions for families wishing to enter California public or private schools. This includes the Personal Beliefs Exemption (commonly referred to as the PBE), which has been an ally to thousands of California parents who wish to choose some or no vaccines for their children.
Now more than ever, vaccines are a public issue. Education equality is a civil rights matter. Though the demographic of those now lacking access to education is different, they should not be ignored. California is only the beginning; it is anticipated that the intertwining of vaccination rights and access to education will continue throughout the nation.
The California Chiropractic Association has made its vaccine position clear: parents possess the right to choose when it comes to medical interventions and decisions made on behalf of their children. Acknowledging that there is no vaccine without risk, the CCA is supportive of alternative courses of action regarding vaccinations.
This position is especially true at DeMoss Chiropractic, where we believe in the parents’ right to choose which vaccines, if any, are appropriate for their child and that these choices should not limit a child’s access to education. Above all, we believe in informed choices. This is why we frequently host vaccine workshops open to the public. Visit our Workshops page for more information.
Join us as the vaccine debate continues at Cal Jam, March 18th-20th 2016 as Dr. Sherri Tenpenny and Dr. Andrew Wakefield take the stage to speak on their research regarding vaccine risk and injury. Cal Jam is an annual event which exists to awaken, educate, and empower an ever expanding community of people who seek the truth regarding health and sustainability. Visit caljam.org for tickets and more information.

Steven Shears: A Testimonial

“My name is Steven Shears and I met Billy DeMoss at South Coast Plaza while working at a clothing store. He quickly invited me to come into his office for an evaluation. I spoke to him about my health when we met later that week. I was impressed by his genuine concern about my wellbeing and health. I didn’t know much about chiropractic before I went in for my evaluation, I figured it was mostly for sports injuries, car accident victims, or those with chronic back pain. However, after my evaluation I quickly realized that chiropractic is for everyone.
Many of the things Dr. DeMoss taught me when we initially met intrigued me. I wanted some of my chronic health problems to go away and I wanted to be healthier overall. I was regularly experiencing terrible headaches, awful allergies, and would commonly succumb to the seasonal flu or cold. I had poor posture and would get back pain very often.
I am happy to report that all of those symptoms are gone. Whether you believe you’re healthy or unhealthy, we all have a lot to learn about our health. Billy can show you how to live a healthier lifestyle.
Getting routine adjustments instead of waiting for an injury to occur is the best solution.
Be proactive, not reactive. Utilize the energy and knowledge within DeMoss Chiropractic to become a stronger and healthier person. Even if I don’t see Billy as often as I’d like to, I can always hear him in the back of my head saying, “Don’t eat that!” “Go get some fresh air and take a walk!” “Do your neck exercises!”
DeMoss Chiropractic has motivated me to be healthier and spread the message of what chiropractic care can do. Spread the great energy!”

It’s the month of love! Everyone knows love isn’t just a box of See’s candies and a dozen roses – it’s wanting the best for someone in all aspects of life! That’s why at DeMoss Chiropractic we encourage patients to invite their loved ones to see the chiropractor! Here are just a few reasons to bring your loved on to the chiropractor!

• Regular chiropractic users report improved physical and emotional health, less stress, less drug use, more energy, and life enjoyment. Chiropractic is proven to boost you and your loved one’s quality of life.
• The body’s wisdom sends energy and information to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This helps you adapt your internal environment and your external environment to maintain homeostasis. When this energy is flowing through someone without interference the body and mind are more sensitive to the body’s needs, thus allowing the best expression of the self.
• The true purpose of chiropractic is not a treatment of aches and pains but rid the body of subluxations as they occur so people are better able to adapt to life’s stresses. Successfully adapting to life’s stresses is what true health is all about.

Refer a friend or loved one to DeMoss Chiropractic today! Ask the front desk for details.