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Hiya, Brian Stein wrote as follows, quoting from Judi Strud: >Finally Judi Strud wrote: Another logical question is why don't we have confidence in the immune system of healthy children. I am not aware of any studies that have looked at whether there is a better response to the childhood diseases from strategies that strengthen the immune system compared to vaccination. I am curious as to what these strategies might be: I dont know of any.< May I offer a suggestion? Surely a good immune system relies on optimal nutrition? I must admit that I have wondered whether immunisation schemes were not an excuse for not doing more to improve basic living conditions (good food, clean water, decent housing) for children (and adults) everywhere? By immunising we are seen to be doing something, but perhaps other interventions may be more effective (but also more difficult/expensive) for general population health. All the best, Lee Lee Hooper Research Associate in Evidence Based Care and Systematic Review MANDEC University Dental Hospital of Manchester Higher Cambridge Street Manchester M15 6FH, UK Tel: 0161 275 7819 Fax: 0161 275 7815 e-mail: [log in to unmask]