Normal Influenza Vaccine Question

[evjolin]

So my husband and I are TTC, too early for me to test for pregnancy. I have weighed the pros and cons and would like to get the standard vaccination (not h1n1).

I am going by Dr. Sears advice and trying to get one that contains no mercury, but that is proving to be nearly impossible where I live (Upstate NY). I called my midwife's office, and they HAVE the mercury free vaccine, but it's only for pregnant women, not women TTC.

Any advice??? Getting frustrated after making 10 phone calls with no luck

Thanks!

[JBaxter]

Go with handwashing and taking extra vit C to boost your immune system and dont get the shot. Ive never gotten a flu shot and am 0-41 LOL. My mom was an ER nurse for 30 yrs and is very vocal about the "money making scheme" of flu shots. Most years they dont even come close on the correct strain circulating so why chance having unneeded chemicals injected in your body?

[Gitti]

Maybe you should research what is in the flu shot other than mercury?

If you still want to get the flu shot, can't you just say you are pregnant and get it from a general practitioner?

[FancyNancy]

Originally Posted by JBaxter

Go with handwashing and taking extra vit C to boost your immune system and dont get the shot. Ive never gotten a flu shot and am 0-41 LOL. My mom was an ER nurse for 30 yrs and is very vocal about the "money making scheme" of flu shots. Most years they dont even come close on the correct strain circulating so why chance having unneeded chemicals injected in your body?

I agree! handwashing and vitamin C are definitely good ways to prepare for flu season. I don't think the flu shot is really necessary -- I've never gotten one and I've been fine! I do like to keep some hand sanitizer and kleenex anti-viral with me when i'm on the go since you never know what's out there, but I think I'll pass on the flu shot...

[mkmoro311]

Take Probiotics, Cod Liver Oil, Garlic and forget about the flushot!

[Marnica]

I agree with all above posters...if you cannot get the shot you want, don't get one at all.

I second the advice to look at the OTHER ingredients in there.

[amnesiac]

Please remember to remain on topic regarding vaccines. Any other flu prevention strategies (such as nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, etc) should be discussed in Health & Healing. Thanks!

[Sheri Nakken]

vaccine dangers more than mercury

Vaccine dangers MORE than mercury

Also they don't give immunity................even though they try to tell you they do

There are many problems with vaccines.

Mercury, the preservative, is one of the dangers, but IS NOT the only danger with vaccines.
1. Mercury has NOT totally been removed from vaccines
A. Those that say mercury-free, private testing has shown there is still mercury
B. Many still have a trace of mercury
C. And many have full amounts of mercury - many flu vax (adult & children) DT, tD, etc.

2. Mercury is NOT the only problem with vaccine

3. Other problems with vaccines

Contamination with mycoplasma and bacteria
Contamination with monkey viruses
Contamination with RNA, DNA
Aluminum and other adjuvants
The new preservative replacing mercury in some vaccines - 2PE
Other additives in vaccines - vary according to the vaccine - msg, formaldehyde, antibiotics, phenol, sorbitol, gelatin and more
The antigen itself and how it effects the immune system (live or killed)
The whole theory is in error - stimulation of antibodies does not give immunity - antibodies do not mean immunity - the are signs of exposure, but one small aspect of the immune system
No long term research
No comparison in research with placebo group - only another vaccinated group
Ignoring post marketing data of reactions, injury and death
No individualization - one size fits all
No screening for immune problems and allergies
Children and adults have reacted with injury and death after MMR which never had mercury in it

Sheri Nakken, RN, MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath