HCR 157
On March 22, 2018, I attended a hearing for House Committee Resolution 157 regarding informed consent for immunization adverse reaction events in Hawaii. However, the public was informed upon arrival that HCR 157 would be replaced with HR 107, a resolution created at the last minute with Representative Tupola and Dr. Park from the Department of Health. The resolution would "Encourage The Department Of Health To Maintain Communications With The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention In Ongoing Efforts To Better Understand And Monitor The Immunization And Vaccination Of Children In Hawaii And Ensure Their Safety."
Many attended the hearing to provide testimony for the original bill HCR 157, which in effect was now dead. Representative Tupola noted that there was so much opposition to the resolution that there was no way it was going to survive. So, as a last ditch effort to save some part of the resolution, she joined with DoH Dr. Park.
Those who testified noted that the information on the adverse effects from immunizations is widely known to be available. However, providers don't report nor recognize what immunization adverse reactions look like. Further, they argued, there is no consequence to providers if they do not report.
Amongst those providing testimony were nurses. One admitted she was taught little about vaccines and that many doctors cannot tell what ingredients are in vaccinations. She knew nothing about VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System). Nor did she know of anyone who had filled out a VAERS report. She had done research and found that $3.7 billion was paid toward individuals suffering adverse reactions. She proposed informed consent for parents to know what types of effects immunizations can have on children. In addition, educating those administering the immunizations to recognize what adverse reactions look like. She mentioned, "If we're not identifying, we're not reporting." She emphasized that it wasn't about wanting less people to vaccinate.
Another RN in support of HCR 157 said that children receive a great number of vaccines with questionable ingredients. Less than 10% of vaccine adverse reactions were being reported. Again she supported informed consent.
Tom Wolf, a father of a 12 year old autistic child brought the insert from a vaccination that was actually 5 vaccines in one. On the insert, encephalopathy is listed as a potential adverse reaction. He proceeded to ask if any of the legislators had read the insert in a vaccination. Then he asked Dr. Park if she had. No one responded. Mr. Wolf stated that MIT had done an extrapolation of autism and 50% of the population would have autism by 2035. (After Mr. Wolf's testimony, a security guard came in and individuals in the room were asked not to directly address members of the committee nor anyone in the audience).
Another RN informed the audience that twenty four doses of immunizations were given to children under 18 in 1983. In 2016, after pharmacies were absolved of liability, the number of vaccines went up to 72, some being given in utero. This nurse noted that things needed to be moved faster with the current resolution to prevent injuries. Many of the ingredients, she argued, were incompatible to our natural immune system, including aluminum, formaldehyde. She mentioned we have the highest number of vaccines, yet the sickest children.
Representative Tupola spoke toward the end. She noted she felt like she needed to make a last minute "Hail Mary," to save even part of the bill. She agreed something needed to be done, and that there were limitations to self reporting. She noted she was an advocate of seeing how many were being self-reported. She also expressed that there is not a law indicating that it's illegal to teach people how to use VAERS and that individuals don't have to rely on the government to make such things happen. Further, she noted that the committee needed to work with the Department of Health to ensure that what was proposed was something that was possible and not made impossible.
The new bill, HR 107 was then passed.
There was a lot of emotion in the room that day. Many people were very passionate about the effects of these vaccines. It was incredible to bear witness to the political process. The advertisement for the original resolution was on the Hawaii Autism Foundation's Facebook page, which is a great format to share such activities to the general public. It's also a great place to rally support within certain demographics. I have had many parents share with me the concerns about immunizations, particularly after their child has been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. I will continue to follow this bill.
This journal entry supports competencies 3.1 and 3.2 under Advance Human Rights & Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice in learning contract.
Many attended the hearing to provide testimony for the original bill HCR 157, which in effect was now dead. Representative Tupola noted that there was so much opposition to the resolution that there was no way it was going to survive. So, as a last ditch effort to save some part of the resolution, she joined with DoH Dr. Park.
Those who testified noted that the information on the adverse effects from immunizations is widely known to be available. However, providers don't report nor recognize what immunization adverse reactions look like. Further, they argued, there is no consequence to providers if they do not report.
Amongst those providing testimony were nurses. One admitted she was taught little about vaccines and that many doctors cannot tell what ingredients are in vaccinations. She knew nothing about VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System). Nor did she know of anyone who had filled out a VAERS report. She had done research and found that $3.7 billion was paid toward individuals suffering adverse reactions. She proposed informed consent for parents to know what types of effects immunizations can have on children. In addition, educating those administering the immunizations to recognize what adverse reactions look like. She mentioned, "If we're not identifying, we're not reporting." She emphasized that it wasn't about wanting less people to vaccinate.
Another RN in support of HCR 157 said that children receive a great number of vaccines with questionable ingredients. Less than 10% of vaccine adverse reactions were being reported. Again she supported informed consent.
Tom Wolf, a father of a 12 year old autistic child brought the insert from a vaccination that was actually 5 vaccines in one. On the insert, encephalopathy is listed as a potential adverse reaction. He proceeded to ask if any of the legislators had read the insert in a vaccination. Then he asked Dr. Park if she had. No one responded. Mr. Wolf stated that MIT had done an extrapolation of autism and 50% of the population would have autism by 2035. (After Mr. Wolf's testimony, a security guard came in and individuals in the room were asked not to directly address members of the committee nor anyone in the audience).
Another RN informed the audience that twenty four doses of immunizations were given to children under 18 in 1983. In 2016, after pharmacies were absolved of liability, the number of vaccines went up to 72, some being given in utero. This nurse noted that things needed to be moved faster with the current resolution to prevent injuries. Many of the ingredients, she argued, were incompatible to our natural immune system, including aluminum, formaldehyde. She mentioned we have the highest number of vaccines, yet the sickest children.
Representative Tupola spoke toward the end. She noted she felt like she needed to make a last minute "Hail Mary," to save even part of the bill. She agreed something needed to be done, and that there were limitations to self reporting. She noted she was an advocate of seeing how many were being self-reported. She also expressed that there is not a law indicating that it's illegal to teach people how to use VAERS and that individuals don't have to rely on the government to make such things happen. Further, she noted that the committee needed to work with the Department of Health to ensure that what was proposed was something that was possible and not made impossible.
The new bill, HR 107 was then passed.
There was a lot of emotion in the room that day. Many people were very passionate about the effects of these vaccines. It was incredible to bear witness to the political process. The advertisement for the original resolution was on the Hawaii Autism Foundation's Facebook page, which is a great format to share such activities to the general public. It's also a great place to rally support within certain demographics. I have had many parents share with me the concerns about immunizations, particularly after their child has been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. I will continue to follow this bill.
This journal entry supports competencies 3.1 and 3.2 under Advance Human Rights & Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice in learning contract.
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