In nursing school in the 70s, I learned the reason children around the globe are dying of preventable diseases is largely because of poor nutrition. Children everywhere need to have good levels of nutrients.
We know that one vitamin greatly reduces any risk of complication or death from measles. This is the case for many infections we have to deal with today. Even the World Health Organization (WHO), as much as I no longer respect them, still recommends giving this vitamin.
Solid Science on Vitamin A for measles and other infectious diseases
Using Vitamin A at 200,000 IU of vitamin A per day for 2 days was drilled into us students in my third year of nursing school in the Public Health and Communicable Disease class. (See Vitamin A sources and dosage by age group below the YouTube video.)
Nothing more needs to be done!
New England Journal of Medicine researchers write: “Treatment with Vitamin A reduces morbidity and mortality in measles, and all children with severe measles should be given vitamin A supplements, whether or not they are thought to have a nutritional deficiency.”
Four more well-known PubMed studies, J Infect Dis., Clin Microbiol Rev., Clinical Infectious Disease, and J Infect Dis. confirm it: “It is now estimated that improving the vitamin A status of all deficient children worldwide would prevent 1-3 million childhood deaths annually” and “”Vitamin A supplementation reduces severe morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases among children who have acute measles or who are from areas in which vitamin A deficiency is endemic.”
It is clear that vitamin A is one of the most important ways to prevent measles in children and adults.
READ: True Vitamin A Food Sources & Why You Can’t Get Enough from Carrots
A lot of measles outbreaks have been among highly-vaccinated populations
1. New England Journal of Medicine: Measles Outbreak in a Fully Immunized Secondary-School Population “An outbreak of measles occurred among adolescents in Corpus Christi, Texas, in the spring of 1985, even though vaccination requirements had been thoroughly enforced.”
2. From ScienceMag.org: “Get the measles vaccine, and you won’t get the measles—or give it to anyone else. Right? Well, not always.”
3. The Journal of Pediatrics: Mumps outbreak in a highly vaccinated population and there are more evidence-based papers I could pull out!
4. CDC article: Measles Outbreak in a Highly Vaccinated Population — Israel, July–August 2017 “On August 6, 2017, IDFPHB identified nine measles cases in a population with high measles vaccination coverage. All measles patients had signs and symptoms consistent with modified measles..”
5. From The Hill.com: “In 2014, an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) broke out in the San Diego area. Of the 621 individuals who were infected, nearly all of them were completely up to date on all preventive vaccinations. If vaccines are given to protect from disease, how could this happen? San Diego public health official Dr. Wilma Wooten argued that the cause was related to a decrease in the protection offered by vaccines after the first year. This answer is most revealing and speaks to the actual poor efficacy of this vaccine.
It also shows that the concept of herd immunity is largely myth—and completely misunderstood.”
6. This graph show the statistics of people dying from measles before the vaccine in 1963.
Note: The disease itself was dying off at least 10 years before the vaccine was introduced.
The last measles death was in 2015 (see pg. 5). The CDC graph of ‘by year‘ cases.
7. NPR did a piece titled, “Why Mumps And Measles Can Spread Even When We’re Vaccinated.”
8. Finally, cancer wards at large facilities like John’s Hopkins used to tell their cancer patients not to be around people who have been recently vaccinated with live-virus vaccines like MMR, Varicella, and Rotavirus because they shed the live virus. It actually says to self quarantine on the insert of live vaccines.
The Way Measles Used to be Understood when I was a Girl. (I was born in ’52 and watched several of these episodes on TV).
Dosage of Vitamin A (and suggested brands) for young children
Again, measles complications most frequently affect young children who eat a poor diet and are insufficient in vitamin A. And we CANNOT get enough with carrots alone.
Back in 2002 when they were more careful and honest, the WHO recommended giving Vitamin A in an oral dose of 200,000 IU of Vit A per day FOR TWO DAYS to children with measles in areas where vitamin A deficiency may be present. For infants, the dose was 100,000 IU.
For prevention: This Pharmaceutical Grade Cod Liver Oil (w/ lemon which tastes great, btw) is a great source of natural vitamin A (not synthetic retinyl palmitate) to keep levels high enough when given 1/2 -1 tsp daily.
Many common childhood infections and other issues (incl. depression and speech issues) can be prevented with regular use of cod liver oil.
In an outbreak or acute measles infection, ask your doctor about dosage: Klaire Labs Micellized Vitamin A Liquid, an Amazon Choice product.
Dosage for softgels: Maximum Strength Vit A, 25,000 IU per 1 softgel, an Amazon Choice product. So you’d need 8 softgels to equal 200,000 IU for children, (and can prick 4 softgels (=100,000 IU) and express the contents onto a spoon and then into the mouth for infants.)
I do hope anyone visiting this website will delve into the information studying vaccines. We shouldn’t fear looking at the bigger picture. I have a good search engine on this site for your convenience.
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Gabrielle
Hi Jackie,
Is there a higher concern for the unvaccinated in regards to the Measles? Our family doc was trying to scare us into getting the vaccine for everyone in the family.
Btw,
I am placing an order for the vit A supplement by Klaire just in case. We already take cod liver oil/fish oil, as well as eat our own grass fed beef and pasture raised chickens’ eggs. Thanks so much!
Jacqueline
Hi, Gabrielle,
Actually, there is less concern for the unvaccinated because we have stronger immune systems. Those that have taken vaccines have weaker immune systems in a number of ways due to toxicity from the poisons in the jabs.
Doctors (and pediatricians) make big hidden $$$ bonuses off of their patients as disclosed by this Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Physician Incentive Program, disclosing that insurance companies PAY pediatricians MASSIVE BONUSES based on the percentage of children who are fully vaccinated by age 2. Please read this: https://deeprootsathome.com/how-to-choose-a-pediatrician-that-is-right-for-you-your-child/
And the covid jabs have made us even sicker:
“A new study from Yale University has identified distinct immunological patterns in individuals experiencing persistent health issues after COVID-19 vaccination, a condition called Post-Vaccination Syndrome (PVS). The findings highlight immune dysregulation, increased markers of inflammation, and the unexpected persistence of spike protein in circulation months to years after vaccination.” This will explain: https://publichealthpolicyjournal.com/yale-study-links-persistent-spike-protein-to-post-vaccination-syndrome-immune-dysregulation/
Just tell your doctor NO! He wants to give you all an MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) shot which has one of the highest Vaccine Court payouts of all the shots due to the seriousness of the disabilities it has caused!
Also beware that when the MMR is combined with the varivax, there are even higher injuries and they know this: https://deeprootsathome.com/fda-knew-injuries-increased-when-varivax-and-mmr-given-together/
Remember, between 2005 and 2014, there have been NO deaths from measles in the U.S. and 108 deaths from the MMR vaccine. There was 1 death in 2015 and NONE since that. (source CDC, pg 5)… All of us kids had measles in our youth and it was NOT any big deal.. Our moms in the 50s – 70s took us to measles parties to get the measles and get it over with. It’s over in a week and we had lifelong immunity. This post has a video from the old Donna Reed TV Show (under point #5) about how (before the fear-mongering of the 80s and later)) it was NOT a big deal at all. https://deeprootsathome.com/parents-vaccinate/
Did you know that these febrile childhood diseases (which includes measles) protect children from cancers in later life by training the immune system? Please read this: https://deeprootsathome.com/febrile-infectious-diseases-as-kids-protect-us-from-cancers/
I am praying for you to be strong and protect your family from a far worse fate!
Sending peace,
Jacque
Gabrielle
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply with all of these links and information! It is so helpful!
Gabrielle
And thank you so much for the prayers! 💌
Brook
Great information! Now if only people will read it and understand it!
Thanks for sharing!
Bob
Jackie, Thx so much for your ongoing commitment w improving health.
We follow your blogs and appreciate the valuable info.
With achieving a dosage of 200,000 IUs of Vitamin A for an acute measles outbreak, I m trying to understand the conversion of Vit A mcg RAE to IU. Based on what I have found, a conversion appears to be a factor of around 3 IU per mcg. Do you agree? This would mean that approx 40 drops of a 1507 mcg RAE micellized A solution is required to achieve 200,000 IUs.
Am I converting correctly in your opinion? Thx.
Jacqueline
Hi, Bob,
Yes, that sounds about right, but I decided to leave the calculations and dosage off the blog and up to parents and their healthcare provider since I am not a doctor. A pediatrician probably would never tell parents about this but a family practice doctor would certainly know this and tell parents if they are worth their weight in salt.
1 IU retinol = 0.3 mcg RAE (source: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/ )
10,000 IU = 3,000 mcg (source : https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-964/vitamin-a )
100,000 IU = 30,000 mcg
I am not a good mathematician, but leave it to my husband and grown kids Haha ~J
(PS. Parents can also give 1 drop every other day for a week or 2 when there is a high risk. Ideally, they will still get infected and have a super mild case.
An added thought: This supplementation is for when a child is malnourished or under nourished as many kids in this country are these days with how poorly they eat. A well nourished child should have the normal uncomplicated course of measles as we ALL did historically back in the 50s, 60s and 70s before the MMR jab which weakens the whole immune system, actually. We all went through it and were stronger for it as it trains and hardens the immune system and science is clear that febrile childhood diseases like measles are preventative for cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in later years: https://deeprootsathome.com/febrile-infectious-diseases-as-kids-protect-us-from-cancers/
I would rather all children get measles when young and be supported through it. It is also a time for bonding as we tenderly care for our children and model empathy and kindness (which so many children today weren’t raise with) I took our 3 to a measles party with all my friends and their children. We all went through it together and seemed to understand that it was part of child development (a concept that is foreign today). I wish I could communicate this to families, but many would rather go to the doctor 🙁
Lyn
I love this post, thank God more and more people are speaking out, and parents are looking to other choices apart from big pharma’s sorceries. Doctors and nurses are also speaking out. It’s an uphill battle as the media is controlled by big pharma, as they push fear mongering. The latest fear mongering is the ‘terrifying’ measles outbreak. They lied about a child’s death, attributing it to ‘measles’, when in reality, it was medical error. This kind of lie will scare parents into getting the dangerous and deadly MMR vaccine for their child/children. There is no shame when it comes to the satanically controlled pharmaceutical/health care industry.
I thought you might be interested in this -https://imahealth.org/measles-vaccine-schedule/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=weeklywebinar-march19
Jacqueline
Yes, Lyn,
I have a new post coming out in my next newsletter on this very story hopefully, Tuesday. Shocking really that this girl’s death would be used in such a self-serving way.
Blessings,
Jacqueline
Lou
What about measles during pregnancy, what is the true risk to the fetus? Mainstream Drs try to push MMR on pregnant women😕Would the cod liver oil and/or vitamin A be safe in pregnancy?
Jacqueline
Hi, Lou,
First of all, the risk of getting measles is extremely low and while pregnant, even lower. It is still a very reasonalble question with all the fear-mongering going on today.
This Pure Synergy Pre-Natal had such a wonderful array of vitamins that are really feeding your body – as opposed to synthetic ones (with additives) that are stressing your body, that your immune system will thank you. For pregnancy, I would consider adding it: https://amzn.to/3Gk5h3d
This discusses additives that are probably in the prenatal you are taking presently: https://deeprootsathome.com/18-harmful-ingredient-additives-to-avoid-in-supplements/
This is a wonderful summation of the vital role of Vit A in pregnancy! https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/vitamin-a-the-scarlet-nutrient/#gsc.tab=0
And all our daughters took CLO while pregnant and still take it daily and give it to the little ones who are thriving (At the end of the post – very far down, you will see a list in RED with the best ones without the synthetic form of Vit A, retinyl palmitate) https://deeprootsathome.com/dianne-craft-fish-oil-protocol/
This post is insightful, too, bc orange veggies like carrots do NOT give what is necessary and discusses what foods WILL. It discusses pregnancy a bit: https://deeprootsathome.com/vitamin-a-contrary-carrots/
I hope that helps! Congratulations of your pregnancy!
Blessings,
Jacqueline
Lisa
The absolute best and most bio-available form of natural Vitamin A is from Beef Liver. Kids should be fed small amounts of High quality, grassfed, grass finished Beef Liver raised on regenerative ranches, 3-6 days a week. There are dried Liver supplements that can be opened & mixed with food or smoothies since Liver isn’t that tasty to a lot of people. Vitamin A from vegetables is extremely difficult for the body
to extract and utilize, it’s not even in the same league as Vitamin A from Beef Liver or any other
liver from animals we typically consume.
Jackie, you must have gotten a much better education in medicine than they get now. I’ve learned more from you, Dr. Berg, Paul Saladino and many others than ANY M.D. I’ve ever been to. They never have an answer to any of my questions, or they’re lying. For the last 10 yrs I’ve asked 2 Cardiologists, 3 Internal Medicine M.D.’s, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Naturopaths, as well as my Eye doctor & opthomologist, why I wake up every night extremely hot and my heart pounding like a freight train. Not a single one had an answer, a clue or suspicion, nor were they interested in finding the
cause. They ALL know I’m type 2 Diabetic, it’s always at the top of the list of stuff we talk about. Yesterday, I watched a video of Dr. Ben Bickmen, an expert on Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin & Diabetes, say that high Insulin levels at bedtime will cause the very problem I’ve been having. He also explained how to address the issue, as well as spelling out the damage that is occurring. Not a single medical “professional” seems to know this, even after me explaining what was going on in great detail. I also bring it up every time because it interferes with sleep & makes me feel sick. TWO Cardiologists shrugged their shoulders & said “I don’t know”. I guess they want me to have more heart damage so I’ll be in their office more often & eventually need some surgery, unless it kills me first. That’s the type of healthcare we can expect. So thank you and God bless you!
Jacqueline
Lisa, Yes, liver is awesome, and we love ‘clean’ (not feedlot) properly-prepared liver and onions. We all (even the grandbabies) enjoy and consume all the liver we can raise here on our grass-fed cattle farm. And make lots of bone broth! Thank you for your 2 thoughtful comments!! ~J