Flu shots?
- Thread starter Inglorious
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Absolutely not...It bothers me that after all these years of my grandmother urging me to get a flu shot and after finally getting one I see the info in that link.
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I got you... But "one shot," flu shot... Nevermind.
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I've always agreed with Fat Homer in the belief that vaccinating against a constantly evolving disease only strengthens it against treatments that do work, but now after reading about the mercury in them I'm really glad I don't get them. Proper precaution and leading a healthier lifestyle is all that it really takes to try to avoid getting sick.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/thimerosal.htm
Do the 2012-2013 seasonal flu vaccines contain thimerosal?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several formulations of the seasonal flu vaccine, including multi-dose vials and single-dose units. (See Table of Approved Influenza Vaccines for the U.S. 20122013 Season.) Since seasonal influenza vaccine is produced in large quantities for annual immunization campaigns, some of the vaccine is produced in multi-dose vials, and contains thimerosal to safeguard against possible contamination of the vial once it is opened.
The single-dose units are made without thimerosal as a preservative because they are intended to be opened and used only once. Additionally, the live-attenuated version of the vaccine (the nasal spray vaccine), is produced in single-dose units and does not contain thimerosal.
Is thimerosal in vaccines safe?
Yes. There is a large body of scientific evidence on the safety of thimerosal. Data from several studies show the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines do not cause harm, and are only associated with minor local injection site reactions like redness and swelling at the injection site.
Three U.S. health agencies (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)) have reviewed the published research on thimerosal and found it to be a safe product to use in vaccines. Three independent organizations [The National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)] reviewed the published research and also found thimerosal to be a safe product to use in vaccines. The medical community supports the use of thimerosal in influenza vaccines to protect against potential bacterial contamination of multi-dose vials.
Do the 2012-2013 seasonal flu vaccines contain thimerosal?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several formulations of the seasonal flu vaccine, including multi-dose vials and single-dose units. (See Table of Approved Influenza Vaccines for the U.S. 20122013 Season.) Since seasonal influenza vaccine is produced in large quantities for annual immunization campaigns, some of the vaccine is produced in multi-dose vials, and contains thimerosal to safeguard against possible contamination of the vial once it is opened.
The single-dose units are made without thimerosal as a preservative because they are intended to be opened and used only once. Additionally, the live-attenuated version of the vaccine (the nasal spray vaccine), is produced in single-dose units and does not contain thimerosal.
Is thimerosal in vaccines safe?
Yes. There is a large body of scientific evidence on the safety of thimerosal. Data from several studies show the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines do not cause harm, and are only associated with minor local injection site reactions like redness and swelling at the injection site.
Three U.S. health agencies (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)) have reviewed the published research on thimerosal and found it to be a safe product to use in vaccines. Three independent organizations [The National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)] reviewed the published research and also found thimerosal to be a safe product to use in vaccines. The medical community supports the use of thimerosal in influenza vaccines to protect against potential bacterial contamination of multi-dose vials.
Oh my effing god, I cannot believe this mercury bull**** is STILL going around. Thimerosol hasn't been used as a preservative in /any/ vaccine intended for children since 2001. Small amounts of mercury are contained in thimerosol in multi-dose bottles, yes. The amount contained has been reduced greatly compared to what was used 10-15 years ago. You'd get a bigger dose from eating a single meal of fish. It is NOT biologically available in the same way that methylmercury (what actually causes neurological side effects) is. If you are still nervouse about it, single-dose versions are available.
Vaccines do NOT cause resistance in bacteria/viruses the same way that overuse of antibiotics does! The seasonal flu shot contains dead virus particles from the three most commonly seen strains in the southern hemisphere. Generally, seasonal flu spreads upwards from there since their winter occurs during our summer, and provides enough lead time for scientists to identify the strains and to develop the shot available to the northern hemisphere by the time winter rolls around up here.
I can understand people not wanting to spend money for something that is not 100% guaranteed to work (since there are technically hundreds of strains out there, and if you wait long enough, you may already be sick with flu before the two week mark when your immune system has made the virus-fighting antibodies). If it is free or already paid for by your employer or insurance though, and you DON'T have an egg allergy or aren't pregnant, then why the heck not?
Vaccines do NOT cause resistance in bacteria/viruses the same way that overuse of antibiotics does! The seasonal flu shot contains dead virus particles from the three most commonly seen strains in the southern hemisphere. Generally, seasonal flu spreads upwards from there since their winter occurs during our summer, and provides enough lead time for scientists to identify the strains and to develop the shot available to the northern hemisphere by the time winter rolls around up here.
I can understand people not wanting to spend money for something that is not 100% guaranteed to work (since there are technically hundreds of strains out there, and if you wait long enough, you may already be sick with flu before the two week mark when your immune system has made the virus-fighting antibodies). If it is free or already paid for by your employer or insurance though, and you DON'T have an egg allergy or aren't pregnant, then why the heck not?
Flu shots are lame. Get sick at the beginning of the season, take a day or two off work, and be immune to the current strain for the rest of the year. A lot cheaper. And plus, you never fully appreciate your bath tub until you have the flu.
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I wish that were true, but for me I spend a minimum of 15 hours in a sealed aluminum canister breathing recycled air with some 200+ international peoples who don't practice the same personal hygiene that I do... Unfortunately I delayed getting my flu-shot this year because it seemed inconvenient, now I'm sick with the flu; kicking myself... Way more inconvenient!
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