Guest guest Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Get a flu shot without mercury _http://www.postbullhttp://wwhttp://www.phttp://wwwhttp://wwwhttp://wwwhttp:// w & z=23_ (http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=316974 & \ z=23) 11/27/2007 7:41:21 AM I have just completed my annual physical exam and received the usual influenza vaccination. Thanks to the progressive staff at Olmsted Medical Group, I did not have to be vaccinated with another dose of ethyl mercury preservative. Yes, that's right, most flu shots contain mercury. Mercury is a known neurotoxin. Power plants put on emission control systems to reduce or eliminate the mercury they emit. Public health agencies warn us about the potential mercury content in the tuna we eat. Yet vaccine manufacturers continue to use a mercury containing the chemical as a preservative based on one set of tests performed in the early 1930s that would never withstand the rigorous oversight medications receive today. Veterinarians quit using ethyl mercury in the medicines they inject into our pets several years ago. I would like to publicly thank the physicians and staff at OMG that made it possible for me to receive a mercury-free vaccination. I cherish this right to choose a less risky alternative when one is readily available. Bravo for OMG's patient inclusive system of medical care delivery Lawrence Landherr Rochester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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