FLU SHOT 101

As we approach the winter months, the Center for Disease Control begins their promotional campaign for the Flu Shot.  What the CDC doesn't disclose is the list of the ingredients that includes, but is not limited to the following: 

• Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) 
• Phenol (carbolic acid)
• Formaldehyde (a known carcinogen)
• Aluminum (associated with Alzheimers & seizures)
• Thimerosal (a mercury-based disinfectant & preservative that can result in brain injury or autoimmune disease)
• Neomycin & Steptomycin (used in antibiotics and potential allergens)

The effectiveness of the Flu Shot has been questioned as in the Lancet Infectious Diseases 2011 report on the efficacy of the flu shot which showed it as low as 60%. 

Also, according to the CDC, 1 in every 100,000 people will develop Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), an illness characterized by fever, nerve damage, and muscle weakness.  Consider these odds when CDC's goal of vaccinating 80% of the U.S. Population.
 

All medications and vaccines have potential side effects and we strongly encourage you to do your own research and talk to your doctor.  The health and wellness of you and your family depends on making informed decisions.

For more information and do your research, please see Dr. Heidi's Recommended Reading Links (below).

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DR. HEIDI's RECOMMENDED READING:

Should You Get A Flu Shot (To Your Health)

The Flu Shot:   Is It Safe or Effective? (Modern Alternative Health)

Center for Disease Control

Flu Shots May Not Protect The Elderly or Very Young (Scientific American)