H1N1 Vaccination Outbreak Prevention

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The virus seems to be subtle but lethal.

The vaccination contains mercury apparently. Ant there are some scientists who helped develop this who will not take it and are telling their friends not to take it.

See video.

All flu cases being reported as Swine Flu ?

this story is bringing me new information on the H1N1 vaccinations.  Information that has been sadly lacking in other news venues.  Thank you for that, excellent news!

NINDS Guillain-Barré Syndrome Information Page

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What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs. In many instances, the weakness and abnormal sensations spread to the arms and upper body. These symptoms can increase in intensity until the muscles cannot be used at all and the patient is almost totally paralyzed. In these cases, the disorder is life-threatening and is considered a medical emergency. The patient is often put on a respirator to assist with breathing. Most patients, however, recover from even the most severe cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, although some continue to have some degree of weakness. Guillain-Barré syndrome is rare. Usually Guillain-Barré occurs a few days or weeks after the patient has had symptoms of a respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection. Occasionally, surgery or vaccinations will trigger the syndrome. The disorder can develop over the course of hours or days, or it may take up to 3 to 4 weeks. No one yet knows why Guillain-Barré strikes some people and not others or what sets the disease in motion. What scientists do know is that the body's immune system begins to attack the body itself, causing what is known as an autoimmune disease. Guillain-Barré is called a syndrome rather than a disease because it is not clear that a specific disease-causing agent is involved. Reflexes such as knee jerks are usually lost. Because the signals traveling along the nerve are slower, a nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test can give a doctor clues to aid the diagnosis. The cerebrospinal fluid that bathes the spinal cord and brain contains more protein than usual, so a physician may decide to perform a spinal tap."

So this risk exists with most vaccinations, not just this one.  The issue over whether or not to vaccinate ourselves seems to be one of people reacting to hype coupled with a segment of people who distrust medicine in general.  Would you get the vaccination stream recommended to travelers going to foreign countries if you were one such?  The issues with this vaccine are the same as those.

We must each make our own decisions about our health, it's one of the rights we still have, but don't make it on misinformation or anti-hype hype.  The anti-vaccine movement is as much a hype job in the media as the pandemic panic.  Can you afford to get terribly ill?  Do you interact with a lot of people or persons who do?  Are you worried about dying if you do catch it, or feeling strong enough to fight it off?  If you think you can handle a week of bed rest and several weeks of weakness, in addition to having low risk of catching, then don't get vaccinated.  The more often you take any vaccine, the higher your risk of getting these assorted side effects.  

We should not go about getting vaccinated for everything that comes up but neither should we dismiss it without thought.  

Good work!

The government may have a short memory, but parents that have experienced a negative reaction with vaccines in the past don't.  We don't just obey the Doctor anymore, we question everything.  As we should.  The reason for the 50/50 split, maybe?

Contradictory?  The powers that be can't even get the time our clinics open right, how can we expect the City to agree with the Province, and the Province to agree with the Federal government when it comes to our health?  I'll just make up my own mind, thank you.

I found this discussion at the Globe and Mail with Dr. Gardam very helpful.

Thanks for the info.

There have been two documented H1N1 complications leading to death here in Ontario (a 10 year old girl and a 13 year old boy) yet the only children being vaccinated in Ontario are aged 6 months to 6 years old (formally 2 to 6 years old) pregnant women and seniors over 65 years old and are all commonly referred to as the 'priority groups'.  

Why hasn't the children priority age group been extended to 13 years of age to encompass the age group whereas  H1N1 has been fatal?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1K74Tnrrok

http://preventdisease.com/news/09/102609_Alert_Canadians_Arepanrix_vaccine_analysis.shtml

http://www.vimeo.com/7298827

Stay informed with current developments and I will keep this post's information updated.

Chicago Tribune's top 10 flu-fighting foods and key ingredients to help build up your overall immunity:

Buried in the controversy over whether to get the H1N1 vaccination (or even where to find one), is that one of the best ways to ward off any flu is to build up your overall immunity.
Dave Grotto, author of "101 Foods That Could Save Your Life," reveals 10 foods that provide top doses of the vitamins and nutrients you need to protect and defend against illness.

Mushrooms
Mushrooms used to get overlooked as a health food, but they possess two big weapons you need this flu season: selenium, which helps white blood cells produce cytokines that clear sickness, and beta glucan, an antimicrobial type of fiber, which helps activate "superhero" cells that find and destroy infections.

Fresh garlic
Strong smelling foods like garlic can stink out sickness thanks to the phytochemical allicin, an antimicrobial compound. A British study found that people taking allicin supplements suffered 46 percent fewer colds and recovered faster from the ones they did get. So start cooking with it daily -- experts recommend two fresh cloves a day.

Wild-caught salmon
In a recent study, participants with the lowest levels of vitamin D were about 40 percent more likely to report a recent respiratory infection than those with higher levels of vitamin D. Increase your intake with salmon, a 3.5-ounce serving provides 360 IU – some experts recommend as much as 800 to 1000 IU each day.

Tea
Researchers at Harvard University found that drinking five cups of black tea a day quadrupled the body's immune defense system after two weeks, probably because of theanine. Tea also contains catechins, including ECGC, which act like a cleanup crew against free radicals. Grotto suggests drinking one to three cups of black, green or white tea every day.

Yogurt
The digestive tract is one of your biggest immune organs, so keep disease-causing germs out with probiotics and prebiotics, found in naturally fermented foods like yogurt. One serving a day labeled with "live and active cultures" will enhance immune function according to a study from the University of Vienna in Austria.

Dark chocolate
Nutrition experts agree that dark chocolate deserves a place in healthy diets, and a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition says it can boost your immunity, too. High doses of cocoa support T-helper cells, which increase the immune system's ability to defend against infection. Sweet!

Oysters
Zinc is critical for the immune system -- it rallies the troupes, or white blood cells, to attack bacteria and viruses like a flu or cold. One medium oyster provides nearly all of the zinc you need for a day, while a portion of six gives you more than five times the recommended amount.

Almonds
Heart-healthy almonds boast immune-boosting antioxidant vitamin E, which can reduce your chance of catching colds and developing respiratory infections according to researchers at Tufts University. You'll need more than a serving of almonds for your daily dose though, so try fortified cereals, sunflower seeds, turnip greens and wheat germ, too.

Strawberries
Even though vitamin C-rich foods (hello oranges!) are probably the first thing you think of when you feel a cold coming, Grotto says the illness-preventing power of the antioxidant is debatable. That said, some studies show it can reduce the intensity and duration of cold and flu, so it's worth a try. One cup of strawberries provides 160 percent of your daily needs.

Sweet potato
Beta-carotene improves your body's defenses. It's instrumental in the growth and development of immune system cells and helps neutralize harmful toxins. Sweet potatoes and other orange foods like carrots, squash, pumpkin, egg yolks and cantaloupe are top sources.