New Findings on Why It’s So Dangerous To Not Get Your Children Vaccinated from Measles

Paul Joannides, Psy.D.
Nov 2 · 2 min read
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Before we had the measles vaccine, millions of children died from measles. But that’s only part of the story. Once a child gets measles, his or her immune system becomes compromised for months or even years afterward. This leaves a child vulnerable to other diseases they may have already had. The impact of measles on a child’s immune system is…

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Paul Joannides, Psy.D.

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Psychoanalyst, sex educator, llama farmer, and author of the “Guide To Getting It On.” For a complete resume: https://www.Guide2Getting.com/about/

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