Recent Research Recent meningococcal studies involving over 114,000 people showed that homeopathic immunisation provided 91-95% protection against meningococcal disease. The second, larger study was funded by the Brazilian government and conducted by a Brazilian university through its medical professors, doctors, and city officials. Homeopathic Immunisation and Vaccines Compared The largest study undertaken anywhere in the world on the long-term health effects of homeopathic immunisation was completed at Melbourne's Swinburne University in 2004. It found that: The study also looked at the relationship between four different immunisation choices (homeopathic immunisation, vaccination, a mixed approach, and nothing) and chronic disease development in 781 children over a 12-year period. It found that of all groups, those who had been immunised homeopathically had the lowest incidence of chronic health problems. They suffered less asthma, eczema, allergies, and behavioural issues. The sickest children were found in the fully vaccinated group. On asthma alone, they were fifteen times more likely to develop the disorder than un-vaccinated children. Benefits of Homeopathic Immunisation 1. Homeopathic immunisation is extremely safe. It does not poison, create addictions, or produce toxic side-effects. Chemical interactions with other medications can not happen. Homeopathy does not harm. 2. Homeopathic immunisation provides protection against diseases for which no vaccine exists; for example, the 'B' strain of meningococcal disease, the most common strain in Australia. 3. Homeopathic immunisation protects when vaccines may be unsuitable, (e.g. those who have already had an adverse vaccine reaction, the malnourished, the sick and debilitated, the immune-compromised, the pregnant, those allergic to vaccine materials, and those on steroids.) 4. Recent Australian research showed that homeopathic immunisation provided 90.4% protection against childhood infectious diseases. This figure is consistent with overseas studies. It also compares favourably with the 75-95% protection rates offered by vaccines. 5. Homeopathic immunisation is easily distributed and dispensed. One dose usually consists of a small, medicated sugar pilule that is dissolved in the mouth - well tolerated and pleasant for all ages. It does not use needles and syringes, require refrigeration, or depend on teams of trained health workers for administration. It is environmental medicine at its best. Homeopathic Immunisation: Travellers and Animals Too Homeopathic immunisation can offer protection against diseases encountered by travellers, such as malaria, typhoid, hepatitis, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, and more. The wise traveller should not leave home without it. Its prophylactics also work well for animals. They will prevent many diseases such as panleukopenia in cats, and kennel cough, parvovirus, heartworm and distemper in dogs. They have also been shown to prevent problems such as stillbirths in pigs and udder infections in cows. What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a non-toxic system of medicine that treats either acute or chronic mental- emotional and physical health problems. It is founded on a natural law called The Law of Similars, the phenomena of which can be used to produce therapeutic or protective (preventative) effects against disease. Over the past two hundred years, the popularity of homeopathy has steadily increased around the world- a trend that looks likely to continue as more and more people become aware of its ability to safely and gently treat (or prevent) the most stubborn of health problems. Further information and references for the studies and examples cited in this fact sheet can be found by contacting Homeopathy Plus! on +61 2 4304 0822 (International - Australian callers (02)4304 0822).