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DEBORAH E. dds's avatar

I just read that Elon Musks first child (a son) died of SIDS. um, ok...... I live in Texas where the "conspiracy theory" was born. Something about it just tastes funny. I probably should have been born in Seattle so I would never have to think such things.

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CMCM's avatar

Robert Redford's first son died of SIDS in 1959 at the age of 2 months. I doubt if there were a vaccine connection, because I don't think many childhood vaccines were being given to infants in 1959. Polio would have been given later, more towards school age, I think. One suggestion I read about SIDS was this: "The exact cause is unknown, but it is attributed to improper development of the part of the brain in charge of breathing and waking from sleep." I guess scientists/doctors still don't know.

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Truth 101's avatar

I found childhood vaccination schedule for 1960 (couldn't find 1959.) Looks like babies were receiving multiple doses of DPT at 1 1/2 months, 2 months and 3 months. Then 2 more doses at 1 and 3 years old.

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Skeptical Actuary's avatar

The DPT in those day was MORE dangerous than what is given today, supposedly.

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