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In reply to the discussion: Measles Infections Surge by Triple Digits [View all]PoindexterOglethorpe
(28,390 posts)36. READ THE BOOK.
He describes the history of measles in some detail, and also describes in even more detail, how a couple of doctors, not even done with their training yet, were sent to the Faroe Islands in 182-something (I've returned the book to the library, so I can't check it to give you the exact year) and thus determined the 14 day incubation period.
The author, Adam Ratner is not some random guy, he's a specialist in this field, and in the last day or two I've seen his name in articles about the measles outbreak. Look him up.
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So that pretty much proves that they don't just hate Americans. They hate humanity.
Walleye
Apr 2025
#2
They want a die-off cuz they believe they are the best-of-the-best & will survive.
CrispyQ
Apr 2025
#7
". Meanwhile, they're trying unproven remedies, including toxic doses of vitamin A--
MLWR
Apr 2025
#19
I seriously doubt he is not a quack in violation of his license & oath. He could have poison oak rash for all I care.
Hekate
Apr 2025
#23
I saw that segment, too. The "doctor" admitted he had measles..a mild case, he said while treating kids
Deuxcents
Apr 2025
#27
Well, the CDC is wrong. Please read "Booster Shots" by Dr. Ratner.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Apr 2025
#30
"Incubation period" and "contagious period" are two different things that may or may not overlap.
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 2025
#37
To all of the senators that voted for this shit show.............what say you now................
turbinetree
Apr 2025
#17
What they say is: "I chose to have all my OWN kids vaxxed for everything possible" ...
Hekate
Apr 2025
#31
I agree..............the right is about "me" instead of like you and me are the "We"..................
turbinetree
Apr 2025
#38
The Great American Health Experiment. Should I believe Science or the Internet?
OAITW r.2.0
Apr 2025
#28