H1N1 Vaccine...Do the Benefits Outweigh Risk?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 9:33AM 
This topic seems to be buzzing the media lately..scare tactic? Logistics? Not quite sure...but with so much hype about H1N1...what's going on behind the scenes?
I sat in the doctor's office for a well check-up..waiting to be seen. A mother and her recently turned 6 month old were sitting next to me...exchanging stories and schedules. Her daughter just turned 6 month, just had her scheduled vaccinations..and on top of that a flu shot...total of 4 in ONE visit.
I did not question her...because she can do as she chooses...but was surprised they gave her the flu shot on top of everything else. Many people I know are choosing to space out vaccines administered to their children and are doing more research on some that even doctors admit aren't necessary depending on their environment. It's easier on the immune system..and they are able to see if they have a reaction to a certain one. The mother I was speaking with had to sit for a certain amount of time just to see if her daughter would have a reaction in general...as well known standard protocol.
The flu shot is being pushed HEAVILY especially this year and came on the market fast and furious...yet reports say it's very risky in itself!
Check out this short clip from Fox News to hear from a seasoned Doctor himself, WOW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1z7KSEnyxw
As a side note, the following list was taken from Dr. Mercola's website as the top 9 reasons why NOT to give your child the flu shot:
This year it is more important that you protect your children and loved ones from the flu vaccines than influenza itself. This article on Lew Rockwell discusses how:
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The swine flu is simply another flu. It is not unusually deadly.
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This is the first time both seasonal and pandemic flu vaccines will be administered. Both seasonal flu and swine flu vaccines will require two inoculations. This is because single inoculations have failed to produce sufficient antibodies. This is an admission that prior flu vaccines were virtually useless. Can you trust them this time?
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Adjuvants are added to vaccines to boost production of antibodies but may trigger autoimmune reactions. Some adjuvants are mercury (thimerosal), aluminum and squalene. Why would you sign a consent form for your children to be injected with mercury, which is even more brain-toxic than lead?
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This is the first year mock vaccines have been used to gain FDA approval. The vaccines that have been tested are not the same vaccines your children will be given.
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Over-vaccination is a common practice now in America. American children are subjected to 29 vaccines by the age of two. Meanwhile, veterinarians have backed off of repeat vaccination in dogs because of observed side effects.
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Modern medicine has no explanation for autism, despite its continued rise in prevalence. Yet autism is not reported among Amish children who go unvaccinated.
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Researchers are warning that over-use of the flu vaccine and anti-flu drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza can apply genetic pressure on flu viruses and then they are more likely to mutate into a more deadly strain.
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Most seasonal influenza A (H1N1) virus strains tested from the United States and other countries are now resistant to Tamiflu (oseltamivir). Tamiflu has become a nearly worthless drug against seasonal flu.
- Public health officials are irresponsible in their omission of any ways to strengthen immunity against the flu. No options outside of problematic vaccines and anti-flu drugs are offered, despite the fact there is strong evidence that vitamins C and D activate the immune system and the trace mineral selenium prevents the worst form of the disease.
For even more reasons, see the full article on LewRockwell.com.
I turned down the flu shot they urged me to get when I was 6 months pregnant...and I also turned it down for Abigail when she reached 6 months. Thanks, but no thanks.
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Reader Comments (1)
I also turned down the flu shot when I was pregnant and will not be getting one for my 7 month old daughter. I know breastfeeding will not prevent the flu but it helps keep her healthy. I was a breast fed baby who eats a very healthy diet and loves to take my vitamin C. I have NEVER been vaccinated for the flu and 31 years old....have never got the flu.
Thanks...but not thanks:)