It is no secret to anyone who knows me I am anti-vaccine. It has not always been so, but, the more I learn, the more opposed to vaccines I become. I know there are fine folks with other opinions, and that is an individual choice, of course.
I am greatly concerned about all the TV commercials being shoved down our throats telling us we need to go get a flu vaccine. I am in the “high risk” category, and will never get another. I have had flu one time in 12 years, and that was shortly after getting the only flu vaccine I’ve taken in that 12 years.
Please do your homework, and decide for yourself. But also, please, do not run right out and get a flu shot – at least not until you’ve done your homework.
Here are a few things to think about:
Crony Medicine Offers Exotic New Flu Vaccines – http://www.anh-usa.org/crony-medicine-offers-exotic-new-flu-vaccines/
Will You Line Up For This Year’s Lethal Injection? 25 Safe Natural Alternatives To The Flu Shot – http://www.thesleuthjournal.com/will-line-years-lethal-injection-25-safe-natural-alternatives-flu-shot/#
The Vaccine Debate- A Nurse’s Point of View – http://blogs.naturalnews.com/the-vaccine-debate-a-nurses-point-of-view/
Beat Back Cold and Flus with… Garlic! – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/09/23/garlic-health-benefits.aspx
Flu Vaccination: The Hidden Risks in This Heavily Promoted Seasonal Routine – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/10/31/flu-vaccination-epa-safety-limit-for-mercury.aspx
The First Thing to do When a Cold or Flu Strikes – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/13/could-a-cup-or-more-of-this-a-day-keep-the-flu-away.aspx
The FORBIDDEN Truth About WHO’s 2009 ‘Pandemic’ – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/06/24/swine-flu-experts-were-paid-by-drug-companies.aspx
Regular Flu Vaccine Actually INCREASES Risk of Swine Flu – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/01/regular-flu-vaccine-actually-increases-risk-of-swine-flu.aspx
New Doubt Cast on True Cause of Deaths in 1918-19 Flu Pandemic – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/04/06/could–the-us-surgeon-general-be-the-real-cause-of-massive-1918-flu-deaths.aspx
More Proof Flu Shots Don’t Work – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/04/08/more-proof-flu-shots-dont-work.aspx
Vitamin D Deficiency is Why You Get Flu! – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/03/25/vitamin-d-deficiency-is-why-you-get-flu.aspx
Flu Vaccine Exposed – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/26/Flu-Vaccine-Exposed.aspx
The Real Truth Behind Flu Shots — And Why So Few People Get the Flu During the Summer – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/11/25/does-the-flu-shot-even-work.aspx
What To Do if You are Forced to Take Swine Flu Shot – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/19/The-Truth-about-the-Flu-Shot.aspx
Immunity power boosters that prevent colds and flu – http://blogs.naturalnews.com/immunity-power-boosters-that-prevent-colds-and-flu/
Nearly two dozen medical studies prove that vaccines can cause autism – http://www.naturalnews.com/042293_vaccines_autism_medical_studies.html##ixzz2gTLiPMNd
I am a health researcher by trade (with a PhD in medicine) with an emphasis on health rather than disease research. I had a year’s sabbatical which allowed me to spend time actually reading lots of papers relating to modern medicine outside my own field. When I applied the statistical and research methods I had been trained in I became increasingly disturbed at what I was finding – medicine that was routinely being prescribed wasn’t actually supported by the research. One day I jokingly said to my professor that I was going to look at vaccines as I doubted they worked either. He gravely nodded and said I probably wouldn’t find anything. So I went looking and much to my distress I found that I couldn’t find research literature to support vaccines which I had previously accepted as necessary. When I started asking around in the medical field I became aware there were two groups of people – the believers and the “not sure but I give them anyway because I’m not going to rock the boat”. I was horrified, but by this time, not surprised.
So until the promoters provide me with the research to show that the vaccines both work and cause no harm I’m not prepared to have any. All I have received from them is anger and vociferous arrogant mind dumps of judgemental control – not sure that makes sense but you get the idea.
Thanks for he info Harriet.
Rourke
I do need to say that I didn’t read the links above. I was researching actual medical papers published in peer reviewed literature.
i haven,nt had a flu shot since i was 15 years old,,, and i have never had the flu evan while being around people that had the flu,,,,maybe it,s just luck, i just don,t know. evan back years ago my parents were against vaccines of certain sorts that i can remember so i have always steared clear of most vaccine shots.
Thanks servanthert for the good inks, and to you Harriet for your information. I sometimes wonder who is in control, our government or the pharmaceutical companies, or perhaps both?
You are AMAZING, Harriet. What a blessing you are to us!
In the same vein of “pool the wool over the sheeple’s eyes”, here’s a post I like on ObamaCare, which I am from hence forth referring to as “ChaosCare”, as it is entirely apropos’.
The Affordable Chaos Act
http://cowboybyte.com/25351/affordable-chaos-act/
I think it was 1952 that I joined the line in the grade school cafeteria to get my polio shot. They didn’t ask my parents, they just gave it. I suppose it worked as the cases of polio have came to a screeching halt.
I have taken the flu shot for longer than I can remember and have never had the flu. Now that I am living alone and know if I catch the flu I would be in a world of hurt. BUT. There is always a but.
I am reading much to much about what they may be shooting me up with. I not saying I am knowledgeable of the situation, I just saying I am going to join the side of caution. I will not be getting a flu shot this year.
If you don’t see any more comments from me through the winter, sent someone to my house and put me in the body bag.
@JohnR: That’s one way to get out of Chaoscare! :Cheers:
Hmmm…guess we’re considered the “minority” here? I’ve accepted the flu shot for many years (wifey here) since my late husband was so terribly disabled and I worked in an office where alot of the women had children…and children carry EVERYTHING! Then after being widowed & remarrying, Mr. WE2 had the flu and pneumonia every year! So…I insisted that he accept the flu and pneumonia shot. He’s not had either since. So, I guess “to each their own?” We have alot of friends who were the “anti-immunization” people, and they were always catching “something that was going around”…and more than happy to share it with everybody by not staying home. If the WE2’s are in an isolated world where we don’t have to be exposed to others, then I think we would “have to” not take immunizations. Guess perhaps we’ll do some further research and either confirm or renounce our convictions.
My kids and I had the standard childhood vaccines, but I’ve kept them away from all the new “mandatory” ones they’ve come out with in recent years. While I believe that the old ones (measles, mumps, etc.) have helped prevent a lot of illnesses and deaths, I also wonder if they’re the cause of the increase we’ve seen in things like asthma, juvenile diabetes, and ADHD. No one ever tested the long-term results, and we just don’t know what that bizarre cocktail of drugs might’ve done to our bodies. As a result, we don’t get the flu vaccine, in spite of one of the kids being in the high-risk category. We have the full support of our long-time family doctor who even discourages her staff from getting it.
Hey, tee, good to hear from you! how are you doing? hope things are going well for you!
I vaccinated both my kids. I’ve had all the standard vaccines. but I have never taken the flu shot. I figured I worked in an ER, I was exposed to enough crud that I had good immunity built up. On the flip side, I have a dear friend who lost her 30 something son to the flu 4 years ago. So, I’m sorta on the fence on this one. I agree that it has to be a personal choice. the one thing that I do try to keep up on is my tetanus, in fact the last time I got it i took the tDap which turned out to be a good thing, as I had my grandson living with us a short time later. The other one I am considering in the not so distant future is the shingles vaccine. I did consider getting the flu shot this year, but have decided not to.
Servantheart, Absolutely great and timely article and the links were fantastic. I have heard and been reading about all the vaccines for several years now. My youngest grandson has autism, they think it was his 3 months shots that caused it. I will not be taking any of the vaccines. Yes, when I was a kid I had the small pox, polo shot and the tetanus but that is it. To each his own I guess. The research doesn’t prove to me that it is all that helpful plus what they use in the vile’s as a preservative has many bad side effects. No thank You I will pass
hi grammy,,,, thank you for asking. i,m doing great now,,, it took me 2 months but i finally got off my pain meds!!!!!!!!! although i can feel all my aches and pains more i,m happy to be off all the drugs….i do ok if i don,t-look up-look down- put my hands above my head- twist to the left- twist to the right-bend backwards-bend forwards-run-walk-jump or scream…….. no, i,m just kidding, but it is amazing what all your body will feel when a person gets off those dang high dose pain pills….. hope you all are doing well.
Thanks for update, tee ryan; it’s good to hear from you!
TY for the update Tee! Glad to hear things are going well for you! I know what a difficult journey this was for you! G_d is good!
Nanny Bloomberg is at it again.
New York City Seeks Mandatory Flu Jabs for Preschoolers
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/new-york-city-seeks-mandatory-flu-jabs-for-preschoolers/
Here’s another good post on the subject of flu vaccines from Modern Alternative Mama.
What stood out to me?
A few more thoughts on the flu shot, really quickly:
It contains thimerosal, which may cause mitochondrial damage in cells, and can cause neurotoxic brain injury
The mist version contains a live virus, which can shed and make others sick (or the one who takes it)
Children with asthma who get the flu shot are more likely to be hospitalized if they are ill
Children who are not vaccinated developed better and broader immunity than those who were vaccinated
Seasonal flu vaccination increased the likelihood that one would develop a pandemic (H1N1) flu strain
H1N1 vaccine (strain now included in seasonal flu shot) may cause narcolepsy
It’s really important to know that the flu shot isn’t perfect, and that we’re not always told about the actual dangers. Be aware of this research (all linked above) when making your choice. Our family doesn’t receive the flu shot.
http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2013/10/21/monday-health-wellness-natural-ways-to-prevent-and-alleviate-the-flu
another post today on flu vaccines:
“Did you know that during the 2012-2013 flu season, the flu vaccine’s effectiveness was found to be just 56 percent across all age groups reviewed by the CDC —in essence, the statistical equivalent of a coin toss. In seniors, aged 65 and over, the US flu vaccines were only nine percent effective.”
Read more:
Things to Consider Before Getting the Flu Vaccine
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/22/flu-vaccine-effectiveness.aspx
Flu Shot Touted as “Vaccine Against Cardiovascular Events”…
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think the pharmaceutical industry could get any more desperate than this latest attempt to trigger a stampede to the nearest Walgreens:
As millions of Americans continue to reject annual flu shots doubtful of both safety and efficacy, a new “study” conveniently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association just as the new flu season begins claims that those who get their annual influenza jab might enjoy a 55 percent reduced chance of heart problems in the coming year.
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/flu-shot-touted-as-vaccine-against-cardiovascular-events/