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Hospitalization Rates 3 Times Higher For Kids Who Get Flu Vaccine
Image by alvi2047 via Flickr“ScienceDaily (May 20, 2009) — The inactivated flu vaccine does not appear to be effective in preventing influenza-related hospitalizations in children, especially the ones with asthma. In fact, children who get the flu vaccine are more at risk for hospitalization than their peers who do not get the vaccine, according to new research that will be presented on May 19, at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.”
The article went on to say:
“They found that children who had received the flu vaccine had three times the risk of hospitalization, as compared to children who had not received the vaccine. In asthmatic children, there was a significantly higher risk of hospitalization in subjects who received the TIV, as compared to those who did not (p= 0.006). But no other measured factors—such as insurance plans or severity of asthma—appeared to affect risk of hospitalization.”
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We have personally done extensive research into vaccination and all the reports given by the AMA, world health organization and other professionals in the medical industry show that vaccines generally do more harm than good.
@Kiera@Natural Parenting Tips:
Exactly. That is why we do not vaccinate in our family.
Vaccines are pushed so strongly in hospitals and doctors clinics. My son has been alive for 6 months, I believe I have been asked about vaccinations probably 6 times by various doctors…
As thousands of children return to school from summer recess, the potential for the spread of Swine Flu increases. Here in Northern California local officials say that the number of cases may skyrocket in the next few weeks. Parents need to be aware of this possible pandemic. Advanced preparation is needed to ensure your family will be in a better position to handle the Swine Flu when it does get out off hand.
The best defenses are frequent hand-washing, and keeping your immune system strong. Vitamin D levels are really important, too! Most people in the northern US are chronically vitamin D deficient!