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These diseases typically manifest in areas with high populations of religious fanatics. Many of the cases that I have heard of originate in the boroughs NYC. So

These diseases typically manifest in areas with high populations of religious fanatics. Many of the cases that I have heard of originate in the boroughs NYC. Sounds strange that a large population of religious fanatics would reside in NYC but they are there.

ars 7y ago
This is not true. Rates of vaccine refusal among Jews is almost exactly the same as that of the general public. The most you can say is that Jews have more contact with each other (they have strong community ties) so the virus has a chance to spread. PS. Good job labeling ordinary people "religious fanatics". You might want to take a deep look inside yourself.
- gamblor956 7y ago
  That is false. The rates of vaccine refusal for secular Jews is the same as the general public. The rate of vaccine refusal for Orthodox Jews is radically higher than the general public--second only to Jehovah's Witnesses on a proportionate basis.
  - ars 7y ago
    That is utter nonsense: "However, the New York State Health Department reports the average vaccination rate for measles among the nearly 200 Jewish K-12 schools in Brooklyn — mainly in Borough Park and Williamsburg — is 96%, six percentage points higher than the statewide average among private schools. In contrast, six other New York counties have a vaccination rate below 50%." And just to be clear, these are Orthodox K-12 schools we are talking about. https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/School-Immunization-Survey-Beginning-2012-13-Schoo/5pme-xbs5 https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/School-Immunization-Survey... > The rate of vaccine refusal for Orthodox Jews is radically higher than the general public--second only to Jehovah's Witnesses on a proportionate basis. Where in the world are you getting such utter crap data from? There were some schools at 77%, but that was not vaccine refusal, that was just kids who hadn't made time to go to the Dr., when prompted virtually all of them vaccinated. And that's from the CDC itself.
    - gamblor956 7y ago
      I see that you made your point with data from 2012-2013, which is largely irrelevant to my comment. https://www.jta.org/2019/06/07/united-states/heres-what-we-know-about-orthodox-vaccination-rates https://www.jta.org/2019/06/07/united-states/heres-what-we-k... The County at issue in that outbreak confirms the low vaccination rates as of 2018 and 2019, when the outbreak actually occurred.
- solarhoma 7y ago
  Directly from the CDC for 2018 outbreaks. >The U.S. experienced 17 outbreaks in 2018. Three outbreaks in New York State, New York City, and New Jersey, respectively, contributed to most of the cases. Cases in those states occurred primarily among unvaccinated people in Orthodox Jewish communities. These outbreaks were associated with travelers who brought measles back from Israel, where a large outbreak is occurring. Eighty-two people brought measles to the U.S. from other countries in 2018.
  - ars 7y ago
    And? Vaccination rates among Orthodox Jews is the same as the general population, only the close contact part is different.
    - solarhoma 7y ago
      It is no where near the same. 60% according to this article which was the top post in DDG search. Compared to 92.5% to general population. Stop spreading lies. >In upstate New York, the outbreak has spread through insular communities in Rockland and Orange counties, where vaccination rates in some schools and day care centers is at 60%, according to New York state health commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. The state’s overall vaccination rate is 92.5%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source: https://forward.com/news/national/417390/measles-is-hitting-ultra-orthodox-communities-why-arent-they-vaccinating/ https://forward.com/news/national/417390/measles-is-hitting-...
      - ars 7y ago
        Nice cherry picking, how's this for a quote then: "However, the New York State Health Department reports the average vaccination rate for measles among the nearly 200 Jewish K-12 schools in Brooklyn — mainly in Borough Park and Williamsburg — is 96%" To get 60% in a couple schools the rates at the rest of the schools must be pretty near 100%.
        solarhoma 7y ago

ars 7y ago

This is not true. Rates of vaccine refusal among Jews is almost exactly the same as that of the general public. The most you can say is that Jews have more contact with each other (they have strong community ties) so the virus has a chance to spread. PS. Good job labeling ordinary people "religious fanatics". You might want to take a deep look inside yourself.

gamblor956 7y ago
That is false. The rates of vaccine refusal for secular Jews is the same as the general public. The rate of vaccine refusal for Orthodox Jews is radically higher than the general public--second only to Jehovah's Witnesses on a proportionate basis.
- ars 7y ago
  That is utter nonsense: "However, the New York State Health Department reports the average vaccination rate for measles among the nearly 200 Jewish K-12 schools in Brooklyn — mainly in Borough Park and Williamsburg — is 96%, six percentage points higher than the statewide average among private schools. In contrast, six other New York counties have a vaccination rate below 50%." And just to be clear, these are Orthodox K-12 schools we are talking about. https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/School-Immunization-Survey-Beginning-2012-13-Schoo/5pme-xbs5 https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/School-Immunization-Survey... > The rate of vaccine refusal for Orthodox Jews is radically higher than the general public--second only to Jehovah's Witnesses on a proportionate basis. Where in the world are you getting such utter crap data from? There were some schools at 77%, but that was not vaccine refusal, that was just kids who hadn't made time to go to the Dr., when prompted virtually all of them vaccinated. And that's from the CDC itself.
  - gamblor956 7y ago
    I see that you made your point with data from 2012-2013, which is largely irrelevant to my comment. https://www.jta.org/2019/06/07/united-states/heres-what-we-know-about-orthodox-vaccination-rates https://www.jta.org/2019/06/07/united-states/heres-what-we-k... The County at issue in that outbreak confirms the low vaccination rates as of 2018 and 2019, when the outbreak actually occurred.
solarhoma 7y ago
Directly from the CDC for 2018 outbreaks. >The U.S. experienced 17 outbreaks in 2018. Three outbreaks in New York State, New York City, and New Jersey, respectively, contributed to most of the cases. Cases in those states occurred primarily among unvaccinated people in Orthodox Jewish communities. These outbreaks were associated with travelers who brought measles back from Israel, where a large outbreak is occurring. Eighty-two people brought measles to the U.S. from other countries in 2018.
- ars 7y ago
  And? Vaccination rates among Orthodox Jews is the same as the general population, only the close contact part is different.
  - solarhoma 7y ago
    It is no where near the same. 60% according to this article which was the top post in DDG search. Compared to 92.5% to general population. Stop spreading lies. >In upstate New York, the outbreak has spread through insular communities in Rockland and Orange counties, where vaccination rates in some schools and day care centers is at 60%, according to New York state health commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. The state’s overall vaccination rate is 92.5%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source: https://forward.com/news/national/417390/measles-is-hitting-ultra-orthodox-communities-why-arent-they-vaccinating/ https://forward.com/news/national/417390/measles-is-hitting-...
    - ars 7y ago
      Nice cherry picking, how's this for a quote then: "However, the New York State Health Department reports the average vaccination rate for measles among the nearly 200 Jewish K-12 schools in Brooklyn — mainly in Borough Park and Williamsburg — is 96%" To get 60% in a couple schools the rates at the rest of the schools must be pretty near 100%.
      - solarhoma 7y ago