Comments on: What Does it Matter if I’m Allergic to Eggs? (A Flu Shot FAQ) http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690 Feel Smart Again Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:16:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: brooke http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-224550 brooke Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:46:23 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-224550 before making your decision on getting the flu shot, READ THIS! www.whatsablog.com before making your decision on getting the flu shot, READ THIS!

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]]> By: Jason http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-214154 Jason Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:00:17 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-214154 GB syndrome might not be a huge risk for the regular flu shot, but for the new H1N1 vaccine it is definitely a concern. This H1NI vaccine is almost identical to the one used in the 70's, making the risk equal or perhaps greater. We are so saturated with vaccines from such an early age that our immune system, the most powerful and potent ant-viral system, is not allowed to fully develop. This is why the "new" swine flu vaccine can be pose a potentially higher risk of developing GB syndrome than in the 70's, and also a good reason to not take a flu shot. In addition, the bases that they use for vaccines can also be potentially harmful, given the number of vaccines we are exposed to from an early age. This article was somewhat misinformed and was obviously written by someone that lacked medical knowledge. In case you're wondering, yes I am a Doctor. GB syndrome might not be a huge risk for the regular flu shot, but for the new H1N1 vaccine it is definitely a concern. This H1NI vaccine is almost identical to the one used in the 70′s, making the risk equal or perhaps greater. We are so saturated with vaccines from such an early age that our immune system, the most powerful and potent ant-viral system, is not allowed to fully develop. This is why the “new” swine flu vaccine can be pose a potentially higher risk of developing GB syndrome than in the 70′s, and also a good reason to not take a flu shot. In addition, the bases that they use for vaccines can also be potentially harmful, given the number of vaccines we are exposed to from an early age. This article was somewhat misinformed and was obviously written by someone that lacked medical knowledge. In case you’re wondering, yes I am a Doctor.

]]> By: vaccinefree http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-214139 vaccinefree Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:52:02 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-214139 "There is no evidence that any influenza vaccine thus far developed is effective in preventing or mitigating any attack of influenza. The producers of these vaccines know that they are worthless, but they go on selling them anyway." - Dr J Anthony Morris, former Chief Vaccine Control Officer and research virologist, US FDA "The only safe vaccine is one that is never used." Dr. James R. Shannon, former director of the National Institute of Health. "According to a CDC epidemiologist Tom Verstraeten, who had analyzed the agency’s massive database containing the medical records of 100,000 children, a mercury-based preservative in the vaccines — thimerosal — appeared to be responsible for a dramatic increase in autism and a host of other neurological disorders among children…." Many doctors report that giving your kids daily doses of naturally sourced vitamin D and C, especially D is effective in flu prevention. In fact, some researchers are stating that the flu is almost always contracted by those with vitamin D deficiencies. Get informed and make your own decision: Links: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090519172045.htm http://vran.org/ http://www.newswithviews.com/Howenstine/james.htm http://www.russellblaylockmd.com/ http://www.naturalnews.com/026866_swine_flu_flu_vaccine_swine_flu_vaccine.html Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=185HKE2c5Gg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-anZr096cQ “There is no evidence that any influenza vaccine thus far developed is effective in preventing or mitigating any attack of influenza. The producers of these vaccines know that they are worthless, but they go on selling them anyway.” – Dr J Anthony Morris, former Chief Vaccine Control Officer and research virologist, US FDA

“The only safe vaccine is one that is never used.” Dr. James R. Shannon, former director of the National Institute of Health.

“According to a CDC epidemiologist Tom Verstraeten, who had analyzed the agency’s massive database containing the medical records of 100,000 children, a mercury-based preservative in the vaccines — thimerosal — appeared to be responsible for a dramatic increase in autism and a host of other neurological disorders among children….”

Many doctors report that giving your kids daily doses of naturally sourced vitamin D and C, especially D is effective in flu prevention. In fact, some researchers are stating that the flu is almost always contracted by those with vitamin D deficiencies.

Get informed and make your own decision:

Links:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090519172045.htm
http://vran.org/
http://www.newswithviews.com/Howenstine/james.htm
http://www.russellblaylockmd.com/
http://www.naturalnews.com/026866_swine_flu_flu_vaccine_swine_flu_vaccine.html

Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=185HKE2c5Gg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-anZr096cQ

]]> By: enchant http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-214101 enchant Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:02:46 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-214101 GOOGLE Jane Burgermeister Dr Mercola Dr David Ayoub Dr True Ott Dr Leonard Horowitz Knowledge is power. News is not fact. Information is not knowledge. You have free will. GOOGLE Jane Burgermeister
Dr Mercola
Dr David Ayoub
Dr True Ott
Dr Leonard Horowitz
Knowledge is power. News is not fact. Information is not knowledge. You have free will.

]]> By: Greg http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-214094 Greg Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:58:48 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-214094 WHy do I have to get the flu shot every year? Because the drug conmpanies want to bilk you out of more $$ every year. Those of us that have never got a flu shot simply don't need it. Those of you that have, have opened yourself up to needing to get one each and every year for the rest of your life...Smart move. WHy do I have to get the flu shot every year? Because the drug conmpanies want to bilk you out of more $$ every year. Those of us that have never got a flu shot simply don’t need it. Those of you that have, have opened yourself up to needing to get one each and every year for the rest of your life…Smart move.

]]> By: Dr. Jenkins http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-214077 Dr. Jenkins Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:35:37 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-214077 For a logic and research-based take on the flu shot, check here: http://averyjenkins.com/2009/10/09/the-swine-flu-season-is-upon-us-yawn/ For a logic and research-based take on the flu shot, check here:

http://averyjenkins.com/2009/10/09/the-swine-flu-season-is-upon-us-yawn/

]]> By: Jenna http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-213955 Jenna Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:04:23 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-213955 @Nick: Although the mortality rates are higher for the seasonal flu those tend to be in older sicker people. The swine flu attacks younger people and is deadlier in them. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women who already have a reduced lung capacity. Even if it doesn't kill me like PartiallyDeflected pointed out but if a quick needle will separate me from a week of fever and vomiting I'll take the needle. The point of vaccinations is that people healthy enough to get vaccinated should because there are people who can't get them. They depend on the people around not being carriers so they can be safe in public. @Nick: Although the mortality rates are higher for the seasonal flu those tend to be in older sicker people. The swine flu attacks younger people and is deadlier in them. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women who already have a reduced lung capacity.
Even if it doesn’t kill me like PartiallyDeflected pointed out but if a quick needle will separate me from a week of fever and vomiting I’ll take the needle.
The point of vaccinations is that people healthy enough to get vaccinated should because there are people who can’t get them. They depend on the people around not being carriers so they can be safe in public.

]]> By: Steven http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-213949 Steven Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:52:01 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-213949 Nick, I highly doubt that the residents of New York City in 1918 would be very happy to hear you say that this disease is harmless. I highly doubt that people world-wide today would like hearing that it's a harmless disease. It is definitely worth getting the vaccinations. If not for you, then do it for those around you that don't want to catch it. (think of it like 2nd hand smoking.) Nick, I highly doubt that the residents of New York City in 1918 would be very happy to hear you say that this disease is harmless. I highly doubt that people world-wide today would like hearing that it’s a harmless disease.

It is definitely worth getting the vaccinations. If not for you, then do it for those around you that don’t want to catch it. (think of it like 2nd hand smoking.)

]]> By: PartiallyDeflected http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-213822 PartiallyDeflected Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:25:31 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-213822 No, I'm not likely to die from the flu, but last time I caught it my temp went up to 105 - your brain does strange things when it gets that hot. I had arguments with myself and saw incredibly vivid hallucinations. I will do whatever I can to avoid a repeat performance. No, I’m not likely to die from the flu, but last time I caught it my temp went up to 105 – your brain does strange things when it gets that hot. I had arguments with myself and saw incredibly vivid hallucinations. I will do whatever I can to avoid a repeat performance.

]]> By: Nick http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/36690/comment-page-1#comment-213756 Nick Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:25:03 +0000 http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/?p=36690#comment-213756 The swine flu shot is a load of crap started by drug companies who introduced a panic over a near harmless disease to sell drugs. Also most flu vaccines contain thimerosal (an FDA-banned toxic mercury compound) as well as several fairly toxic aluminum compounds. Your average person is not going to die from the flu and it would give a better, longer lasting immunity anyway. Swine flu is less deadly than your average flu strain, it just has had more publicity. If you get the flu, get rest, stay hydrated, and ingest lots of Vit. C and you'll be fine. The swine flu shot is a load of crap started by drug companies who introduced a panic over a near harmless disease to sell drugs. Also most flu vaccines contain thimerosal (an FDA-banned toxic mercury compound) as well as several fairly toxic aluminum compounds. Your average person is not going to die from the flu and it would give a better, longer lasting immunity anyway. Swine flu is less deadly than your average flu strain, it just has had more publicity. If you get the flu, get rest, stay hydrated, and ingest lots of Vit. C and you’ll be fine.

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