In ref to the hype in this advertisement for the H1N1 flu vaccine:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con…
The head of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Anne Schuchat, advertising for the companies that want to sell 195 million vials of their H1N1 vaccine says, “Vaccine against flu is the best way to protect yourself . . . and those around you.”
Is this a “fact” or is this her opinion? I would think a government official would tell the public a healthy immune system is the best defence against any strain of the flu virus. This article admits, “most of the children who have died have had other health problems that made them PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE [my emphasis], such as asthma, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy…” There is no real evidence that what she is saying, what this article suggests, and the panic they are encouraging is really meaningful if the large majority of people (including children) recover from H1N1 without the need for a flu vaccine of any kind. The flu vaccine is NOT 100% effective, and the vaccine usually causes flu-like symptoms for up to several days anyway (they call them “side effects”). In fact, because the nasal spray form of the vaccine contains live H1N1 virus (they call it “weakened”) pregnant women are urged not to get it. If Schuchat is not simply advertising for the vaccine companies, what the heck is she talking about?
In an attempt to reassure the public, in one isolated paragraph this article says, “Additional data from federal studies testing the vaccine have found no evidence of any unusual risks…” But that doesn’t mean that evidence doesn’t exist. It means evidence hasn’t been found, and it won’t be found unless they do the right test to find it! Additionally, there has not been enough time to do any type of long term study. Plus, the vaccine still contains Thimerosal, which is a controversal toxic mercury substance.
Then the article ends with, “Although the virus causes mild illness for most people, some people become seriously ill, requiring intensive care to try to save them. ‘Unfortunately, we do expect more illness, including more hospitalizations and deaths, to be occurring in the weeks ahead,’ she [Schuchat] said.” Is it not obvious that her choice of words and how this article is written is designed to encourage panic so that you’ll run out and get the H1N1 flu vaccine before you’re too late and end up dead?
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Head Of The Federal Cdc Is Now Advertising For The Companies That Make H1n1 Vaccine? Is This Possible?
Could It Be Likely That I Have H1n1?
day one: very tired with an annoying little Head ache in the evening.
2: super tired very bad head ache that made me Dizzy
3: head still hurts but now i have a bad cough and nasal congestion,
4: i’m getting worried, i woke up very achy with still all the former symptoms. decided not to go to school
thinking about going to the dr. to check for H1N1 do you Dr.s out there think that it is likely that i have H1N1?
Early Signs Of H1n1 From People That Have Had It?
I’m looking for people that have had or known someone whose had the H1N1 flu. What did you get as the early signs. Did you start out having a fever or were there other symptoms first and the fever kind of escalated from there? If so what were the other symptoms. Any info would be appriciated. Thanks!
What In Your Opinion Can “cure All Symtoms Of The Desease” That Is The H1n1 Swine Flu Virus ?
i’ve heard about diehard soccer fans but this tops the score..
Russian soccer fans have been told to drink whisky on their trip to Wales for next month’s World Cup qualifier to ward off the H1N1 swine flu virus, the head of the country’s supporter association (VOB) said on Monday.
“We urge our fans to drink a lot of Welsh whisky as a form of disinfection,” VOB head Alexander Shprygin told Reuters.
“That should cure all symptoms of the disease.”
Russia’s Health Ministry has issued a public warning against travelling to Britain because of the spread of the H1N1 virus but Shprygin said he expected at least several hundred fans would go to Wales for the Sept. 9 qualifier in Cardiff.
“Health officials say this virus is very dangerous but being a fan myself I can tell you that for a real fan nothing is more important than the well-being of the team,” said Shprygin, who also sits on the executive board of the Russian FA.
“Russian fans don’t fear anything or anybody so this virus will not stand in our way of supporting our team.”
The Russian FA also said health issues should not prevent fans from travelling.
“We don’t want our team to be without any support for such an important match so we urge our fans to go to Wales despite the health warning,” a spokesman said.
Germany lead European Group Four with 16 points from six games, one ahead of Russia, with Wales in fourth place on nine points from seven matches.
My Child Was Too Late Getting H1n1 Vaccine. Should I Be Concerned That She Is Now Sick With The Flu?
My daughter was sick with a cough (known to accompany H1N1) when we took her to be vaccinated with the adjuvanted version of the H1N1 vaccine. My son was turned away because he was already ill and they were worried the vaccine would worsen his symptoms. We are in an H1N1 hotspot and have been told that there is no strain of seasonal flu in this area. If we have the flu, it is H1N1. My son’s case was fairly mild and he is nearly over it, but should I be much more concerned about my daughter considering she appears to have H1N1 (coughing, 102F fever, lethargic, no appetite) AND has the adjuvanted (or boosted) version of the vaccine in her system.
For People That Were “diagnosed” With H1n1?
Did the doctors actually test you for it. Or just say they assumed you had it based on symptoms? Some people I know have been “diagnosed” with H1N1 but they never ran any tests. If they aren’t running tests, how can they be sure? And are the reporting these “untested” cases to the media etc adding to the numbers with uncertainty?
Is It Possible That I Have H1n1?
Yesterday after i got home from school i started to feel bad, i was tired and fatigue, a minor stomach ache, a bad head ache and a dry cough. So I stayed home from school today because i didn’t feel very good this morning, i have the same symptoms as yesterday but i also had cold sweats and then i would be really hot to. I got up at 9AM this morning because i couldn’t sleep and now i feel fine! What was up with that and how do you think i should tell my parents?
My Sister Has A(h1n1)… And Is It Possible That I Also Acquired It?
ok, so my sister became positive for A(h1n1)
she became pretty ill last Thursday till yesterday…
is it possible that i also acquired it? or it is just a common cold or whatever…
because i started to have a bit of runny nose and muscle pain starting on saturday to this day(monday)
so is it really possible that it is a(h1n1)…? because of all the symptoms only runny nose and muscle pain are the only ones i am experiencing right now… no fever, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, etc.
Do I Need To Have A Fever To Know That I Have H1n1 Flu?
hey. a little help pls. i had a fever 4 days ago. but right now im still having the symptoms like body pain, cold, and sore throat and a mild head ache and i feel weak (not really weak but weaker compared to the usual). anyone can help me what to do?
Is It Possible That Brittany Murphy Died Of H1n1 Swine Flu?
They keep saying that she was suffering from flu-like symptoms during the days prior to her death…
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