America's Toxic Flu shots: 250 times EPA mercury limit

Thimerosal is a widely used vaccine preservative that is present in the majority of flu shots and other vaccines. Thimerosal is 49% mercury by volume, an extremely toxic chemical element that wreaks havoc on the nervous system, neurological function, and overall biological function [1]. Each dose of flu vaccine contains around 25 micrograms of thimerosal, over 250 times the Environmental Protection Agency's safety limit of exposure.

Mercury, a neurotoxin, is especially damaging to undeveloped brains. Considering that 25 micrograms of mercury is considered unsafe by the EPA for any human under 550 pounds, the devastating health effects of mercury on a developing fetus are truly concerning.

Though thimerasol is not entirely mercury, the mercury content is still extremely high, making it very toxic to the human body. Despite highly exceeding the EPA safety standards for mercury content by over 250 times, flu shots are still recommended for children over 6 months and pregnant women.

It seems that the age groups that are urged to receive the flu shot are actually most affected by mercury exposure. Young children, pregnant women, and elderly are the 'targeted' demographic of flu shot manufacturers, and these individuals also happen to have the least defense against the elemental neurotoxin mercury.

Dr. Russel Blaylock, a leading neurologist, explains:

A recent study looked at the immune reaction in newborn infants up to the age of one year who had received the HepB vaccine to see if their immune reaction differed from adults getting the same vaccine. What they found was that the infant, even after age one year, did react differently. Their antibody levels were substantially higher than adults (3-fold higher) and it remained higher throughout the study.

In essence, they found that the babies responded to the vaccine by having an intense Th2 response that persisted long after it should have disappeared, a completely abnormal response.

In 2004, the The Coalition for Mercury-free Drugs petitioned the FDA to limit the use of thimerosal in vaccine citing safety concerns. In a reply made public years later, the FDA denied the request despite overwhelming evidence that mercury is harmful to the human body [2] [3] [4].

In addition to mercury, vaccines also contain other toxic fillers and preservatives that have been linked to health conditions such as cancer:

-- Aluminium: Also a neurotoxin, aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer's disease [5] and other cognitive diseases [6].

-- Formaldehyde: Among the 8 new substances to be added to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services list of carcinogens.

-- Antibiotics: Various forms include neomycin, streptomycin, and gentamicin.

-- Triton X-100: A detergent that should not be injected into the human bloodstream.

By recommending flu shots to the public, the CDC and vaccine manufacturers are ignoring the warnings of not only major studies conducted by prominent universities, but also the EPA. The EPA's safety limit of mercury exposure is being exceeded by over 250 times each shot. In addition to a number of other 'recommended' vaccines, flu shots are dished out each year to the public, meaning that this exposure increases to 250 times the limit each year. Over a 10 year period, it is possible to exceed the limit by 2500 times simply by receiving a yearly flu shot.

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2. Chang YC, Yeh C, Wang JD. Subclinical neurotoxicity of merucyr vapor revcelaed by a multimodality evoked potential study of chloralkali workers. Amer J Ind Med 1995;27(2):271-279.
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Internet site reference: http://www.sott.net/articles/show/235750-Flu-Shots-Contain-More-than-250-Times-the-EPA-s-Safety-Limit-for-Mercury

Pandemic? Take Vitamin D

Vitamin D
"The findings of our study support an important role for vitamin D in prevention of common respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu. Individuals with common lung diseases, such as asthma or emphysema, may be particularly susceptible to respiratory infections from vitamin D deficiency." Doctor Adit Ginde

“Studies have found the influenza virus is present in the population year-around; why is it a wintertime illness? Even the common cold got its name because it is common in cold weather and rare in the summer. Vitamin D blood levels are at their highest in the summer but reach their lowest levels during the flu and cold season. Could such a simple explanation explain these mysteries?” Doctor John Cannell Vitamin D Council

Doctor Donald Miller, a cardiac surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington, recommends avoiding the flu shot and taking vitamin D instead. According to Doctor Miller, “Seventy percent of doctors do not get a flu shot.”

Immune System Boosting in Response to Threat of H1N1 Pandemic

In the context of influenza, mainstream medicine thinks of immunity and immune boosting in terms of vaccines. This translates into artificial active manipulation of the adaptive immune system. Traditionally the new flu vaccine offered each year is composed of strains determine by a consensus reached months before the season starts and to some is akin to using a crystal ball to forecast the future. H1N1 is different in that a vaccine can be made from the currently active strain although time is short, and the vaccine will receive only limited testing over a very short period. Given the circumstances, it is quite impossible to test for adverse effects that might occur months after inoculation. The recommendation that all pregnant women be vaccinated is a pure act of faith based on earlier experience that there will be no adverse effects on either the mother, the fetus, or the child, either in the near or long term. Some expectant mothers may find this worrisome. Also, flu vaccines drawn from multi-injection bottles generally contain the famous mercury preservative. H1N1 vaccines is also said to contain a chemical or chemicals that augment the effectiveness but these have not been used before and thus not extensively tested.

The approach which impacts the adaptive immune system is of course practical but ignores the innate immune system which may well be more important if the N1H1 virus mutates or if other vaccines do not contain the appropriate strains for the coming flu season. For those who do not believe in vaccines for one reason or another, the innate immune system becomes paramount to their defence against this and other flu viruses. Mainstream medicine tends to ignore protocols that boost the innate immune system because they involve mostly non-prescription substances obtained at the health food store and because the research available does not meet their standards. The latter factor is not surprising. Using the profits of the drug companies as a standard, there is no significant money to be made and thus no money for trials that would satisfy those who insist that every intervention be backed by large randomized clinical trials that follow after phase I and II trials. This philosophy ignores the fact that a significant fraction of the modern medicine is not evidence based, a situation which one or two major peer reviewed journals have recently had the courage to document. And it obviously is ignored in the case of seasonal vaccines.

The innate immune system comprises the mechanisms and cells that defend an organism from infection by other organisms by recognizing and responding to pathogens in a generic manner, recruiting immune cells to the sites of infection, activating processes that identify invaders, and promote the clearance of dead cells or antibody complexes. Involved is the identification and removal of foreign substances present in organs, tissues, the blood and lymph by specialized white blood cells. Thus the healthy immune system distinguishes between self and non-self. Recommendations commonly encountered suggest the immune function may be protected and enhanced by supplementation.1-3 Included are the following which are readily available in most health food stores:

Selenium, 200 micrograms/day (maximum)

Zinc, 30 mg/day (maximum)

Probiotic sources guaranteed to contain significant levels of beneficial bacteria (billions of cells) such as some yogurts, e.g. Activa®

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) 1-2 g/day

Garlic extract, 1 g/day

Grape seed extract 100-200 mg/day

Green tea extract, 325 mg of EGCG/day

N-acetyl cysteine, 600-1000 mg/day

Alpha Lipoic acid, 200-500 mg/day

Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) such as ImmPower®, 1-2 g/day

Vitamin D3, 4000-5000 IU/day

Beta 1,3/1,6 glucan, 750 mg twice daily. The preparation derived from baker's yeast cell walls appears popular, e.g. Immutol®

Black elderberry extract, dose as suggested by supplier.

Vitamin A, 5000 IU/day maximum

Vitamin C, 200-500 mg 3 times a day

Vitamin E (natural source), 400 IU/day

Vitamin B6, 50-100 mg/day

The reader is cautioned that the scientific evidence of immune function enhancement associated with the above supplements is limited, mostly dependent on rodent studies which may or may not be applicable to humans, and in some cases (e.g. AHCC) the evidence mostly involves individuals with cancer or other disorders and when normal healthy individuals are studied, only some immune functions are enhanced. The strongest evidence appears to exist for vitamin D. But the silence regarding vitamin D remains deafening. On the current vitamin D Council website there are two anecdotal emails from physicians regarding the apparent remarkable power of vitamin D to prevent flu. On the home page, click on the link "vitamin D and the H1N1 swine flu."

To read the entire article:
http://www.hans.org/90-immune-system-boosting-in-response-to-threat-of-h1n1-pandemic-