willow
10-12-2003, 07:21 PM
Please read this message and pass it on to everyone you can think of. We need to take action and stop the insanity. Wanna become a member of the "Grannie Brigade?" Everyone of us can make a difference, one person and one candle at a time! Lets turn on the light!http://mercola..com/2003/oct/4/flumist_vaccine.htm
Risks of FluMist Vaccine
By Dr. Sherri Tenpenny
. there are many reasons for caution. FluMist contains live (attenuated)
influenza viruses that replicate in the nasopharynx of the vaccine
recipient. The most common side effects include "cough, runny nose/nasal
congestion, irritability, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fever 100°
F."[6] These symptoms are nearly identical to those the flu vaccine is
designed to prevent. [7]
A cause for significant concern is the vaccine's most prevalent side
effects: "runny nose" and "nasal congestion." It has been documented that
the live viruses from the vaccine can be shed (and potentially spread into
the community) from recipient children for up to 21 days, [8] and even
longer from adults. [9] Viral shedding also puts breastfeeding infants at
risk if the mother has been given FluMist. [10]
In addition to shedding via nasal secretions, the virus can be dispersed
through sneezing. What is the normal physiological response when an
irritant enters the nasal passages? A sneeze . sometimes a big sneeze .
sometimes several big sneezes. Therefore, the risk for shedding--and
spreading--live viruses throughout a school, church, workplace or
store--especially one which is administering the vaccine.
.
In the section of the FluMist package insert labeled "PRECAUTIONS," the
manufacturer states the following warning: "FluMistŪ recipients should
avoid close contact with
immunocompromised individuals for at least 21 days."
The warning is specifically directed toward those living in the same
household with an immunocompromised person, but the on-going release of
live viruses throughout the community may be a significant risk to everyone
who has a weak, or weakened, immune system.
The number of immunocompromised people in the United States is enormous:
It is estimated be at least 10 percent, or more than 28 million people.
Risks of FluMist Vaccine
By Dr. Sherri Tenpenny
. there are many reasons for caution. FluMist contains live (attenuated)
influenza viruses that replicate in the nasopharynx of the vaccine
recipient. The most common side effects include "cough, runny nose/nasal
congestion, irritability, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fever 100°
F."[6] These symptoms are nearly identical to those the flu vaccine is
designed to prevent. [7]
A cause for significant concern is the vaccine's most prevalent side
effects: "runny nose" and "nasal congestion." It has been documented that
the live viruses from the vaccine can be shed (and potentially spread into
the community) from recipient children for up to 21 days, [8] and even
longer from adults. [9] Viral shedding also puts breastfeeding infants at
risk if the mother has been given FluMist. [10]
In addition to shedding via nasal secretions, the virus can be dispersed
through sneezing. What is the normal physiological response when an
irritant enters the nasal passages? A sneeze . sometimes a big sneeze .
sometimes several big sneezes. Therefore, the risk for shedding--and
spreading--live viruses throughout a school, church, workplace or
store--especially one which is administering the vaccine.
.
In the section of the FluMist package insert labeled "PRECAUTIONS," the
manufacturer states the following warning: "FluMistŪ recipients should
avoid close contact with
immunocompromised individuals for at least 21 days."
The warning is specifically directed toward those living in the same
household with an immunocompromised person, but the on-going release of
live viruses throughout the community may be a significant risk to everyone
who has a weak, or weakened, immune system.
The number of immunocompromised people in the United States is enormous:
It is estimated be at least 10 percent, or more than 28 million people.