Good post.
I've been wondering if that baby in the news that died of viral meningitis from a suppose it kiss was breastfeed or on formula because the mothers milk should of protected her.
Could of been from one of the shots she got right after being born too.
It just sounds like the news media is took quick to blame a kiss when all new babies get exposed to friends and family holding and kissing them.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/newborn-baby-contracts-fatal-illness-and-dies-likely-from-kiss/
Thanks @wakeupnd!
Yes, the baby could have been more vulnerable after her DPT shot specifically, as that one is known to make you more vulnerable to any type of infection.
I wrote about that here:
https://steemit.com/vaccines/@canadian-coconut/save-a-life-from-whooping-cough-win-inadvertently-cause-10-deaths-from-all-causes-major-loss
Kisses are actually the best way for transference of bacteria which is a good thing if the baby's immune system is well off (which can be guaranteed if it is breastfed). The more they are exposed to kisses, the more they will "add to their collection" of healthy gut bacteria which is ultimately what will protect them when they have stopped breastfeeding and are beginning to develop. I am not surprised to see fear propaganda making people afraid of having their babies kissed, its sad to think people are easily programmed to believe everything the propaganda machine says.
My wife had viral meningitis from the flu shot so I'm highly skeptical when normal human behavior is blamed for transferring this type of disease.