TORONTO -- An unpublished Canadian study that suggests getting an annual flu shot may make it easier to contract swine flu has caused most provincial governments in Canada to postpone or limit seasonal-flu vaccination programs.
The study remains a mystery in many ways. It is being reviewed for potential publication in a scientific journal, but the authors won't say which one. Few people have seen the data, and some experts have expressed skepticism of the results.
Another excerpt:
"...The study began after researchers in British Columbia this summer found a possible link between contracting H1N1 and receiving flu shots the previous season, for some people in the province..."
VERY INTERESTING!
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
Why won't they release the report? Is someone
confirming? Tom Brokaw said on national news tonite
1/3 of the polls say they will not take the new flu
vaccine. Because of possible connection with the
failure of 1976. If you didn't see it, he
reported on the Fort Diggs outbreak leading to
the vaccine then. Can no one get how an association
to a outbreak at a military camp to the
population? I guess CDC's got a handle on this one too.
[ 10-07-2009, 08:03 PM: Message edited by: Pinelady ]
Posted by Truthfinder (Member # 8512) on :
Very interesting indeed.
More media suppression. Cripes, I feel like I'm living in the U.S.S.R. in the 1950s.
Posted by blinkie (Member # 14470) on :
hmmm...possibly disease being caused by vaccines...who'd a thunk it? <insert sarcasm here>
Posted by Cold Feet (Member # 9882) on :
Hey folks, you may already know this - but just in case...
There is a big difference between the nasal spray form of the vaccine and the injection. The injection is made from a dead influenza virus. It ``tricks'' the body into thinking it has had the H1N1 infection. FluMist is the nasal spray and made of a weakened live virus. Certain high risk groups should not have the nasal spray. E.g., the ``high risk'' groups include children under the age of 2 years, pregnant women, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma. Of course, it's up for us to figure out whose immune system is ``weakened.''
5.5 Medical Conditions Predisposing to Influenza Complications The safety of FluMist in individuals with underlying medical conditions that may predispose them to complications following wild-type influenza infection has not been established. FluMist should not be administered unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk.
I heard on the news that there have been 12 deaths in Mass. from the vaccination so far, but I can find a confirming source. I'll keep looking.
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
Thanks Coldfeet. I think if you have underlying issues and are considering this or any vaccine you need to ask your LLMD for advice.