I do not disagree with the usefulness of influenza vaccination – especially in vulnerable populations and for healthcare providers.<\/p>\n
I do disagree with getting ‘flu shots’. Strongly.<\/p>\n
Flu shots provide very limited protection when viruses have changed slightly – and that’s basically what the influenza viruses do for a living.<\/p>\n
They also give short term protection that blocks the formation of long term immunity to strains that might become much more dangerous with a very slight mutation that your immune system would accomodate if it had been exposed to and reacted to the entire virus.<\/p>\n
So, I suggest getting FluMist – the nasal vaccine – instead of the shot.<\/p>\n
If I can’t get a dose of FluMist I intend to get the flu instead of getting the shot.. That’s how strongly I feel about the future immunity issue.<\/p>\n
And, as you listen to those endless public service announcements about the Flu Season and getting protected with a shot, I would like you to ask yourself if those who are paying for those advertisements really care about you, or making sure the vaccine manufacturers stay in business.<\/p>\n
Anyway, that’s my two cents worth.<\/p>\n
You can read more about my opinion at – Flu Shots \u2013 Set Up For Pandemic Death? Try FluMist\u2122 Instead.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n For those who are concerned about the toxicity of the various flu vaccines I’m going to provide a link to this web page.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/preventdisease.com\/news\/11\/101111_Flu-Vaccine-Ingredients-As-Lethal-As-Ever-Dont-Risk-Your-Health.shtml<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The only comment I will make, as I really haven’t had a chance to think about the data provided, is that how much of something is the important consideration. Some of the ingredients listed don’t cause me a lot of concern for adults. However, it is my opinion that there are some things that probably should never be given to people – especially children and pregnant women. <\/span><\/p>\n Remember, I’m a pharmacist – not a physician – and crazy as a loon. Talk it over with your Doc. Then make an informed decision. Pharmacists Pharmacist and Physicians Physician.<\/p>\n Take care.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I do not disagree with the usefulness of influenza vaccination – especially in vulnerable populations and for healthcare providers. I do disagree with getting ‘flu shots’. Strongly. Flu shots provide very limited protection when viruses have changed slightly – and that’s basically what the influenza viruses do for a living. They also give short term … Continue reading Flu Season Again – And The Never Ending Flu Shot Debate Continues<\/span>