(non-political) Flu Shots

[warrenpees]

Does wavy have to get multiple shots for all the alt-wavys?

[sine-qua-non]

Keeping ones Vitamin D level optimal is the best defense for not getting the flu

and staying away from sick people


The flu shot never guesses the right strain so it’s essentially useless as they even admit !!! 

Only 3% effective.

 Btw,  PBS is not a health site, it’s a leftist propaganda site JW, you gullible tool !

Vitamin D protects against colds and flu, finds major global study
https://www.sciencedaily.com › releases › 2017/02
Feb 16, 2017 - Vitamin D supplements protect against acute respiratory infections including colds and flu, according to a study. The study provides the most ...

[zsq987]

LadyRavensWingSr. Member Posts: 17974

Re: (non-political) Flu Shots « Reply #23 on: Today at 05:55:57 PM » Yes! Both of us have had the flu and pneumonia shots.

Billie and Millie, how sweet.

[Jw2]

I thought it was clear by the thread subject line...that this subject was non-political.  poor sine can't help herself.



Doctors in Illinois are warning that this could be a severe flu season, after keeping a close eye on Australia and the Southern Hemisphere



With severe flu season potentially on horizon, doctors are urging patients to get flu shots now

https://www.foxnews.com/health/severe-flue-season-doctors-urge-patients-to-get-their-flu-shots-now

Contrary to popular belief, you should not wait until November or December to get your flu shot. The time is now, experts say.

“With the flu season starting earlier in Australia, and us already seeing cases of confirmed flu even in September, it's worth getting your flu shot now and ideally before Halloween,” Dr. Ali Raja, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, told Fox News.

[sine-qua-non]

Where did I mention politics you poor illiterate child JW


You got your info from a political site .... so you shoulda stuck with your subject title for this thread.

Let’s look at the stats ; .....

When you do not receive the flu vaccination, you have a 7.0% chance of catching the flu on average. However, when you get the shot, your risk is 1.9%. Consequently, the average reduction is 5.1%.

I don’t know about you, but the 5.1% reduction doesn’t sound nearly as remarkable as 67% effectiveness! Both statistics are calculated from the same data but provide different types of information.

This proves the old adage that “figures don’t lie, but liars figure”

The liars here are those with the financial interest, the vaccine “67% effectiveness” manufacturers !

So, what about the no side effects all natural Vitamin D effectiveness

Mounting research suggests vitamin D deficiency may actually be a major cause of influenza. People with the lowest vitamin D levels report having significantly more colds or cases of the flu

Scientific review confirms vitamin D optimization boosts immunity and cuts rates of cold and flu. Among people vitamin D blood levels below 10 ng/mL, taking a supplement cut risk of respiratory infection by 50 percent

• To prevent influenza in one person, 40 people must receive the flu vaccine whereas one case of the flu can be prevented for every 33 people taking vitamin D. If you’re severely vitamin D deficient, vitamin D supplementation is 10 times more effective than the flu vaccine

10 times more effective than the flu vaccine !!!
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When one is informed with all the facts and not just listening to Big Pharma propaganda or PBS or FNC,

The choice seems clear

[Jw2]

right here sine:

Btw,  PBS is not a health site, it’s a leftist propaganda site JW, you gullible tool !

[sine-qua-non]

Yep,

As I said, you started off your own hypocracy by using a political web site for medical info.
and I merely called you out on your BS hypocracy as usual JW

I only use science and medical sites when discussing those topics, unlike you who just can’t help being political

[LadyRavensWing]

Who, zsquasimodoqueer??

You still raving your nonsense over there, you moronic bastard?

Well, rave on that ALL may know you mad...

Maybe, some day, you will be brave enough to "come out of your closet."

LOLOLOLOL!

dismissed..,

*Ldy R.* 

[Jw2]

poor sine...PBS is a reputable news source.  I provided the same information from Fox News.  You veiw too much of the world from your warped political POV.  It does you now benefit to do so,

6 common myths about the flu, debunked

https://www.inverse.com/article/60421-everything-to-know-about-flu-season

The flu is just a bad cold


False: Both flu and colds are respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. The flu is generally worse than a cold. The flu presents with a sudden onset (within a few hours) of some or all of the following: fever, upper respiratory symptoms (such as runny and congested nose), cough, tiredness, muscle pains, body aches, headaches, cold shivers, and hot sweats.

A cold presents with a runny nose or congestion and generally does not result in serious complications.

The flu can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia.

The influenza vaccine can give you the flu


False: The vaccine does not contain live virus so you cannot “catch” flu from the vaccine. At the time, when influenza vaccine is recommended (just before the flu season), there are many other types of respiratory viruses around that can cause similar signs and symptoms to the flu. There is a high chance of being infected with one of these viruses, and people often — incorrectly — attribute the illness to a flu shot they’ve just had.

The vaccine also takes two weeks to work, so you could catch the flu during this period, especially if you receive the influenza vaccine after flu season has started.


A vaccination is enough to prevent the flu


False: The vaccine is not 100% effective. In addition, effectiveness depends on the age and health of the person being vaccinated. The efficacy of the vaccine also varies from year to year depending on how the vaccine matches the circulating influenza strain.

Being exposed to cold weather will give me the flu

False: The only way to catch the flu is by being exposed to the flu virus.

People can get swine flu

False: The term swine flu is sometimes used to incorrectly refer to the influenza A(H1N1) strain, which emerged globally during the 2009 pandemic. When the strain emerged, scientists noted that it was similar to some strains of the flu which had been seen in pigs. That’s why some people started calling it “swine flu.”

Antiviral medication should always be prescribed for the flu

False: Treatment for the flu is largely directed at reducing the signs and symptoms of the flu, like a runny nose, body pains, and tiredness. Bed rest, plenty of fluids ,and symptom relief of cough, congestion, and fever are advised.

[sine-qua-non]

Poor whacky JW,

poor sine...PBS is a reputable news source


But it’s not a science site, it’s a political news site that leans leftwing, big difference that you fail to see JW,
but continue to get your skewed facts and opinions from them

Take off your political rose colored glasses for a change and you might make more sense !

[WWV10MHZ]

LRW

Millie is sillie.

[Jw2]

It's a news / information web site that reports on events in US and and around the world, in addition to science news, health care news and even sports.

that don't have to be a sports team, to report on sports teams.

you do yourself self-inflicted harm in looking at the world as you do.

the flu ignores politics and attacks conservative Republicans as much as any one else.  you have a problem fixating on the wrong threats.