CDC Begging Americans to Get Flu Shots?

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http://www.mercola.com/2005/feb/9/cdc_flu_shots.htm

 

 

 

(See Dr. Mercola's comments below)

 

 

CDC Begging Americans to Get Flu Shots?

 

Vaccinations

 

Alabama, Alaska, Colorado and Connecticut are just a few of the states

that have lifted restrictions on who can receive a dose of the flu

vaccine. It seems the once feared shortage of flu shots in the United

States has turned out to be a surplus.

 

CDC Says: Go Get Your Flu Shots!

 

In an effort to prevent the overabundance of doses from going to

waste, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been

encouraging more people to get a shot.

 

A spokesman for the CDC explains there is still plenty of reason to

get vaccinated, as it is not out of the ordinary for the flu to peak

in February and as late as March. The agency is also advising states

that have not yet lifted dose restrictions to further broaden

recommendations and start vaccinating people so doses do not go

unused. Previous recommendations had focused on giving those with the

highest risk of severe complications from the flu the vaccine first.

" High-risk " individuals included:

 

* Babies

* The elderly

* Pregnant women

* Chronic disease patients

 

CDC officials fear if doses go unused more people will catch the flu

and manufacturers, such as Chiron Corp., Aventis-Pasteur and

MedImmune, will be reluctant to make more doses for next year.

 

MSNBC January 26, 2005

 

Dr. Mercola's Comment:

 

You may recall a story I ran about the cooling demand for the flu

vaccine; however, the above article has made it quite obvious that the

CDC has finally " thrown in the towel, " so to speak.

 

Now the agency is telling anyone and everyone to get a dose of the

vaccine so that none go to waste. Makes about as much sense as telling

you to spend money you don't have for something you can't afford. But

many people do that anyway without considering the larger

consequences. Those " consequences " can be quite dramatic for you and

your family's health.

 

The truth is typically vaccines do more harm to your health than good.

This is because many are loaded with neurotoxic substances like

mercury and aluminum. Not to mention that flu vaccines still contain

thimerosal.

 

I find it almost incomprehensible that thimerosal, the

well-documented, toxic preservative that contains mercury, is still in

many vaccines -- years after federal agencies have mandated that it be

removed. (Especially when it comes to injecting infants with toxic

chemicals when their nervous systems are just forming, because

physicians certainly should know better.) I suggest thinking long and

hard about the risks and side effects associated with these toxins

before you even consider vaccinating yourself or your family.

 

Choose Alternatives to Preventing the Flu Instead

 

What you must understand is that people are dying from the flu because

they are already sick and have compromised immune systems.

 

That is why a key factor to preventing the flu is to start focusing on

eating properly. That means stop with the junk foods and fast foods,

stop with the sugary foods, the processed grains, and the trans-fats.

That means increase the healthy and essential fats like the omega-3

found in cod liver oil, the good carbohydrates like those in

vegetables, and the healthy proteins like those in clean, naturally

raised meats (i.e., NOT the kind you typically find in grocery

stores). That means learn your metabolic type as soon as possible so

you know what proportion of fats, carbs and proteins are ideal to

build your immune system (and help you optimize your weight, and

increase energy and avoid premature aging).

 

Additionally, it is equally important to exercise regularly, get

enough sleep, address stressors and wash your hands regularly if you

are to successfully prevent the flu.

 

As you can see, the ultimate treatment for the flu is proactive

prevention.

 

I guarantee that this, and not vaccines and pills, is the answer. I

have spent over two decades developing my dietary program, and through

my respected clinic it has proven to help tens of thousands of people

build their immunity, overcome disease (most far more serious than the

flu), optimize their weight and increase their energy.

 

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