Comments on: Toni McCaffery has had enough.

By: » Vaccine fear campaign to be investigated

» Vaccine fear campaign to be investigated — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:22:25 +0000

[...] people will sink to, then please read this comment, which was left on my blog in response to a post by Toni McCaffery, the mother of Dana who died from whooping cough at 4 weeks of age, some 6 months [...]

By: Mooselet

Mooselet — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:34:59 +0000

@Alan: bringing up the fact of that Meryl Dorey is originally American (she could very well have Australian citizenship now, I don’t know), and in such offensive terms, does nothing to further the cause that the McCaffery’s and Dr. Rachie are trying to promote. She’s obviously found a few like minded people here in Australia, which goes to show that ignorance and scaremongering is a human condition, not just an American one.

By: Alan Vinten.

Alan Vinten. — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:33:43 +0000

Meryl Dorey of the Anti vaccine group is a septic tank {Yank] who comes from a country who have failed with their own health system.
She comes from the same missinformed lot who also oppose Fluoride, Re- claimed water, and probably the flat earth society.
Revoke her Visa, send her back to the largest mental institute in the world which is run by the inmates.

By: Marian Rigney

Marian Rigney — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:23:06 +0000

Toni, Thank you for sharing your story and refuting the blatant lies and misinformation. As a health professional, I am acutely aware of the risks of not immunising a child and if your campaign prevents even one unnecessary death it is well worthwhile.

By: SCAM Blasting! » The Oz Anti-Vax saga

SCAM Blasting! » The Oz Anti-Vax saga — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:12:34 +0000

[...] see how utterly offensive the AVN and antivax crowd can be, please visit these sites: post by Dr Rachie and about the Ch7 Sunday [...]

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:38:23 +0000

@Toni: the fact that you and your husband have had the courage and strength at this time to face these nasty people is incredible. Your loss is terrible. You should not have had to experience this. I hope you are comforted by the fact that people all over the world (I’m in the USA) admire you and sympathize greatly with your loss.

By: Luke Weston

Luke Weston — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:35:49 +0000

Thank you Toni and David for your incredible bravery in standing up and speaking out against these people. You really are helping to contribute towards making sure that no more parents or children have to suffer through what you’ve been through. Thank you so much.

By: AndyD

AndyD — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:25:32 +0000

When I read Toni’s comment yesterday I took her request to stop the debating to apply to both sides. Though I’m certain she would want the anti-vaxxers silenced, I could also fully understand, from her whole comment, if she wants any mention of Dana to just stop.

By: Grendel

Grendel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:44:05 +0000

Michael,

well said.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:40:11 +0000

To Toni & David and the McCaffery family,
I have followed your and Dana’s story since it came to light on the original Channel 7 report, which you so bravely participated in. The strength you have shown in facing such deplorable individuals so soon after losing Dana is heart wrenching. I support your view that this is not a fight you should have to undertake. We need government and health organisations to put in place the education campaigns and resources to counter the misinformation being spread by the AVN and similar groups.

Wishing you my deepest condolences and sincere admiration for the bravery you have shown in sharing your story with us at such a difficult time for you.