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Mercury Presence in Environment Can Have Harmful Effects on People


Much has been written recently about vaccines that contain a mercury compound known as Thimerosal. This substance has been used as a preservative in vaccines since the 1930s and is still present today in shots for influenza and tetanus. There is growing concern among individuals and awareness groups that Thimerosal is responsible for a tremendous [...]

Warnings, Monitoring of Flu Vaccines Recommended by FDA


In the fall and winter of the year, Americans are urged to get their flu shots. Many see this as an excellent idea and willingly comply. Others are not so certain it’s needed and don’t fall into line to get flu shots for a variety of reasons.
Persons who are leery of accepting flu shots have [...]

Flu Shots in Elderly Don’t Cut Mortality Rate


The assumed impact of flu shots in preventing death in the elderly population is in serious doubt following the release of results of an extensive statistical study.
A group of researchers under the leadership of Dr. Lone Simonsen of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases collected and analyzed massive amounts of data on flu related mortality [...]

Scientific Evidence Does Not Support Flu Shot Recommendations


The benefits of influenza vaccines are exaggerated and little is known about their safety, according to a new report in the British Medical Journal.
Drawing from studies conducted over a 30-year period, Tom Jefferson, MD, concludes that the scientific evidence supporting the annual flu vaccine is of poor quality, yet many governments, particularly those of the [...]