The spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the deadliest in history, infected an estimated 500 million people worldwideabout onethird of the planets populationand killed an estimated 20 million. The dangerous truth behind the vaccine epidemic and why vaccination is not immunization vaccine, vaccination, immunization, epidemic. Flu vaccination wont protect you from covid19, but will reduce your risk of getting influenza. Vaccines are dangerous and dont work kindle edition by. In fact, for most people, the flu is far more dangerous than the flu shot. Apr 11, 2018 the cdc researchers looked at the 20102011 and 20112012 flu seasons and found that women who received a flu shot had twice the risk of having a miscarriage within 28 days of receipt than women who did not get the vaccine. What you need to know about one of this years most anticipated books. Jan 12, 2015 flu subtypes that circulate later in the season may also be a better match for the vaccine, she said. Stay tuned for much more on aluminum and other dangerous adjuvants. Shots health news the internet abounds with myths about the relative risks of flu and flu. Did you know getting your flu shot can potentially save lives.
Live influenza vaccine laiv or flumist nasal spray contains a live, but weakened form of the virus. However, the flu jab may cause flulike symptoms as a side effect. Mmr vaccination, for example, a child has a roughly one in 3,000 chance of developing a fever that leads to a seizure. The reason this happens every few years is that the influenza virus has evolved to be a cunning vaccineavoiding machine. Flu vaccine prevents tens of thousands of hospitalizations each year. Influenza, aka the flu, can cause painful headaches, body aches and lack of energy, but for some, the virus can be more dangerous, even lifethreatening. Unusual type of flu virus is dominating early start to this. Annual influenza vaccination is the best method for preventing flu and its potentially severe complications in children. A flu vaccination can greatly lower the chances of getting the flu, as well as preventing much of the illness and death caused by influenza. Cost exposes the misinformation that has been told to the general public regarding vaccines by showing the contradictions in the medical establishments own literature. People with allergies to eggs, for example, cant take flu vaccines because eggs are involved in the manufacturing. Divided into three typesa, b, and cthese viruses can.
Each years seasonal flu vaccine contains protection from the three or four influenza viruses that are expected to be the most common during that years flu season. Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu associated hospitalization for children, working age adults, and older adults. Our nationwide workplace flu vaccination programs are costefficient, easily implemented and paperless. This book takes an up close look at vaccines and vaccinations and reveals the. Also, immunity wanes over a year so annual vaccination is needed to ensure the best possible protection against flu. These side effects may start shortly after getting the shot and can last up to 2 days. Fact or fiction vaccines are dangerous scientific american. Influenza viruses are 80120 nm enveloped viruses of the family orthomyxoviridae treanor, 2010. Flu subtypes that circulate later in the season may also be a better match for the vaccine, she said. The flu vaccine is ineffective and poses unnecessary health risks. Find out more about what influenza a is, what the symptoms are and how to treat it. Busting myths about the flu and flu shot can save lives. Get effective protection against flu with the free nhs flu jab or our private vaccination service.
Influenza vaccine adverse effects of vaccines ncbi bookshelf. The influenza virus has yet to hit the northern hemisphere, but flu vaccine season is already in full swing, with banners. Pediatric studies show the flus deadly danger, the benefits. Pregnant women are more at risk of flu related complications and need extra protection. The much milder flu viruses, by contrast, kill fewer than 0. Flu vaccination is especially important for people 65 years and older because they are at high risk of developing serious complications from flu. Influenza a is a highly contagious respiratory illness. You are only a couple of clicks away from organising a successful flu vaccination program at work. And a regular flu vaccine may be less effective for an older adult. Dec 10, 2019 nothing to sneeze at unusual type of flu virus is dominating early start to this years flu season get your flu shot if you havent yet. Receiving a vaccine contaminated with bacteria or fungi can be dangerous.
If you get influenza it will lower your immunity, making you more susceptible to other illnesses including covid19. He encourages parents and others to do some research before taking any vaccine. Book online today, or pop into your nearest boots pharmacy. Pregnant women with a health condition such as diabetes or asthma are particularly vulnerable. The long shadow of the 1976 swine flu vaccine fiasco. Immunologists refer to a term called herd immunity or community immunity, which means the majority of a population is vaccinated against a specific illness in this case, the flu thereby reducing the entire communitys risk, particularly vulnerable populations.
For others, including very young children and older adults, the flu can be more dangerous. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can make seniors more vulnerable to flu and serious flurelated complicationseven death. The contents of this ebook are evidence based and substantiated by extensive. Its not usually dangerous if you are healthy, but can cause serious problems if youre not. The contents of this ebook are evidence based and substantiated by. The flu shot, which includes a killed version of the virus, cannot give anyone the flu. Each year flu places a large burden on the health and wellbeing of children and their families. Flu information for parents with young children cdc.
Many other illnesses, such as the common cold, also produce flu like symptoms. In some years, the influenza viruses used for the vaccine dont match the viruses circulating during the flu season. Why australians must get the flu jab as soon as possible to avoid a very dangerous doubleup health authorities are worried flu and covid19 outbreak could strain hospitals. Here are the major differences between this years flu and previous years, as well as how to protect yourself and what to do if you get the flu. A vaccine wont stop the new coronavirus the atlantic. It will not stop all flu viruses and the level of protection may vary, so its not a 100% guarantee that youll be flu free. This book warns readers about the many dangers of vaccines. Inactivated influenza vaccines contain flu viruses that have been killed so they cant cause the flu. When you get the flu shot, your arm might be sore, red, or a bit swollen. Scientists call it the most dangerous vaccine known to man.
This book tries to cover those areas and largely fails to combine them in a worthwhile way. The flu and the shot have also been linked to a rare nerve disorder called guillainbarre syndrome in a very. Flu vaccines are dangerous for kids kids actually are the very people we want to protect. In 2020 australians are advised to get immunised against influenza as early as possible. You wont get the flu itself, but you can get some of the symptoms the flu jab is not a live vaccine, which means you cannot get the flu from the flu jab. But if you do get flu after vaccination, its likely to be milder and shorterlived than it would otherwise have been. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. Flu vaccination immunisations in scotland nhs inform.
Many people believe the flu vaccine can give you the flu, but experts say it cant. Each time a vaccine dose is drawn from a multidose vial, bacteria or fungi can enter the vial. When should i get the flu vaccine, and does coronavirus. The dangers of vaccines to the fetus during pregnancy and the devastating. We make your life easy, we put your staff at ease and we make sure you are comfortable working with us.
Heres why you still may get or feel sick after you get a flu shot, though. Researchers estimate about twothirds of pediatric deaths could be prevented by flu shot. New vaccines are available every year to target rapidly adapting flu viruses, and last years vaccine might not be effective against this years viruses. Why australians must get the flu jab as soon as possible to. Although it appeared to be successful, the liveflu vaccine was never tested in a rigorous way, and it remained a constant danger.
Like any medical product, vaccines can cause side effects. What should i do about adverse reactions to the flu vaccine. If this occurs, your flu shot will be less effective, but may still offer some protection. But since it is grown in eggs, it can cause an allergic reaction in people with egg allergies. They should not get in the way of your daily activities. For example, during 20172018, flu vaccination prevented an estimated 91,000 flu related hospitalizations. Every year in scotland, a number of pregnant women will get flu, some of whom will require hospitalisation and intensive care treatment. Looking just at the 20102011 season, vaccinated women had a 3. When it comes to the flu though, getting vaccinated every year helps to protect you against catching this years flu strain. Flu vaccine influenza immunization or flu shot center.
Flu vaccines given as a shot are currently made in two ways. Will the 2020 flu season be as deadly as last years. Flu vaccines are updated each season as needed to keep up with changing viruses. Whether youre looking for a historical account of the 1918 spanish flu pandemic or some information about the influenza virus or the current state of medical research you can probably find something better elsewhere.
The flu and related complications claimed an estimated 80,000 lives during the 20172018 season, according to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Smart news keeping you current the long shadow of the 1976 swine flu vaccine fiasco some, but not all, of the hesitance to embrace vaccines can be traced back to this event more than 40. The flu vaccine contains 25,000 x more mercury that the epa allows in. More to the point, any swine flu shot as, in single or multiple doses, theyre all extremely toxic, dangerous, and must be avoided to protect. In most cases the flu vaccine is available through your local gp. Ineffectiveness and dangers of flu shots global research. Immunisation services available from 1st april 2020. In his new book, vaccines are dangerous a warning to the global community 2nd edition, mr. A flu vaccine protects against the flu viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Could you be in danger of serious flu complications. Side effects of the flu vaccine are generally mild and go away on their own within a few days.
Jan 07, 2020 hes referring to research conducted by the cdc between 2012 and 2015 that found receiving a flu vaccination reduced the risk of adults being admitted to the hospital for flu complications by 37. The childrens flu vaccine is offered as a yearly nasal spray to young children to help protect them against flu flu can be a very unpleasant illness for children, with potentially serious complications, including bronchitis and pneumonia. Guillainbarre syndrome concerns vaccine safety cdc. The flu is a highly contagious viral infection and, unlike the common cold, can cause lifethreatening illness and dangerous complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis. The flu shot remains the most dangerous vaccine mondialisation. Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. The endless hunt for the perfect flu vaccine society the guardian. Pediatric studies show the flus deadly danger, the benefits of school vaccinations. Flu vaccination vaccination superdrug health clinic. Studies have shown that the flu vaccine will help prevent you getting the flu. Preservatives are used to protect vaccines packaged in multidose vials. In 1976, there was a small increased risk of gbs after swine flu vaccination, which was a special flu vaccine for a potential pandemic strain of flu virus.
Senior flu shot do seniors need a higher strength flu. Why its time for a rethink on flu vaccination the independent. Getting your flu shot can save others piedmont healthcare. This book is a critical analysis of the real value of vaccination written for patients and containing information about childhood vaccinations, flu vaccine etc. For most people, the flu presents a few days of feeling miserable.
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