When people contract the HIV/AIDS virus it basically worms its way into the immune system. After the virus has wormed its way in, it starts to gradually erode the ability to fight off bacteria, other viruses, funguses and other diseases the most healthy bodies would otherwise be capable of fighting off. ... Those drugs keep the virus at low or imperceptible levels in the blood. ... When someone uses a needle for intravenous drug use and then allows others to utilize the same needle, it greatly increases the chances of individuals contracting the HIV/AIDS virus. ... Most states are now scre...

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Vaccines help your immune system fight off diseases, made of "small amounts of weakened or dead versions of bacteria, a virus, or another antigen" (Vermont Department of Health). ... Although these actions are things a majority of people tend to do every day, they are dangerous and can expose someone to a deadly virus. ... The immune system recognizes the vaccine as an infectious virus and fights it off, which gives the immune system knowledge of how to prevent the disease in the future (CDC). ... It could be argued that it is unethical to allow someone to live unvaccinated, exposi...

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is very dangerous disease of the human system caused by infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). ... Many families will not reveal that someone in their family was infected even after that person has died because they fear that others will assume they are infected and discriminate against them. ... We should emphasize that by being tested for HIV and living a healthy and positive lifestyle, someone who is infected with HIV or AIDS can live many years as a valuable and contributing member to society. ... We can only break this cycle if we ...

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Macrophages are cells that engulf and break down the invading bacteria or virus, leaving behind antigens which are sections of the disease-causing organism. ... Although there are many different types of vaccinations, they are after all made containing a weakened version of organism or pathogens which can be considered a virus or bacteria. ... The chemical mixed with the weakened virus or bacteria in the vaccine could damage the body of the recipient rather than providing protection for it. ... Although there are many chemicals used in vaccines, they serve a purpose in the protection they give...

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William Thompson] stated that he would never give his pregnant wife a flu shot because of its high concentration of mercury. "I don't know why they still give it to pregnant women" Dr. ...

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Metro's 'men' are small white insect – like characters that paralyze the invading agents (bacteria – big bad bullies, viruses – yellow worms with hands, little bullies). ...

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