There seems to be a lot of talk regarding the flu shot.
Seniors are urged to get the flu shot by their doctors and pharmacists as well as by family and friends out of concern that a bout of flu could be fatal. This has been going on for years. Even when I was NOT a senior, the doctor's first question was, have you gotten your flu shot yet? Today, many are asking the question if seniors should get the flu shot? "Absolutely not," says holistic family physician Dr. David Brownstein. "The vaccine is basically worthless."
One of the main reasons the flu vaccine was developed was an attempt to protect seniors from dying from the illness, says Dr. Brownstein. "Seniors are the most vulnerable part of our population," he continues to say, "their immune systems just don't respond to the vaccine.
In addition, he says, "Since the government began keeping track, there has been no decrease in the numbers of flu cases in seniors even though about 80% of them are vaccinated. The same number of seniors die from the complications of flu as before, so that alone shows it's just not effective."
A review of 75 studies found that flu vaccinating for seniors was ineffective at preventing flu complications.
In addition, the CDC announced as late as last week that the current flu vaccine is a poor match for the strain that is making people sick this season, but people are still being urged to get a flu shot. Heck, that should give you confidence to go out and get the flu shot no matter what age you are!
When you couple the lack of effectiveness with the mercury, formaldehyde and other toxins in the vaccine, seniors are the last people who should be getting the flu shot. Mercury, I'm told, is in almost all flu vaccines given to seniors. In addition, mercury is a potent neurotoxin and is linked to numerous neurological and immune system problems.
In reading up on the flu shot, I've learned that the flu vaccine can cause side effects including severe allergic reactions and that it has been liked with narcolepsy in children and an increased risk of Alzheimer's in seniors. Maybe, there is a reason that I listen to my wife all these years (a retired nurse now).
In my opinion, as well as several doctors that I've spoken to, there is no doubt that the flu vaccine can lead to Alzheimer since many flu vaccines are preserved with mercury, as I said, and it is a known brain toxin.
Why is it that if you die or other serious side effects take place because of the flu shot, neither victims nor their families are allowed to file lawsuits for damages. Is it because the United States government gives the manufacturers of vaccines complete immunity.
There are natural options that do a better job protecting against the flu and other viral illnesses, in my opinion, such as
• Diet. A healthy diet keeps the immune system strong, and eliminating white or refined sugar is a main key.
• Water. Drinking enough water keeps the immune system functioning. Take your weight, divide by two, and the result is how many ounces of water you should drink every day.
• Vitamin A. Take 25,000 to 100,000 units a day for seven to ten days at the first sign of flu.
• Vitamin D. Take 6,000 to 10,000 units of vitamin D3 daily.
• Vitamin C. Take an average dose of 1,000 to 6,000 milligrams every day. Heck, if thirsty, drink orange juice.
I'm sure there are more natural ways to fight the flu, but the above are the most common and easy to obtain by seniors.
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