Archive for December, 2011

Top 5 Reasons Not to Take the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine

December 12th, 2011

We have all had the pressure from our government, media, and others around us to take the H1N1 flu vaccine. However there is a small but very loud voice that cries out against this vaccine. There are those among us who have had to make the “choice” of either taking the vaccine or losing their job. Others who know of someone that has taken the vaccine and is now mentally or physically handicapped. Yet still others who say that the vaccine actually helped them. We will discuss the top 5 reasons that those who are not afraid to speak out against the majority are saying that the H1N1 flu vaccine is to be avoided at all costs.

First of all, the biggest outcry is that the H1N1 vaccine can cause death. Just search your favorite search engine for “H1N1 vaccine deaths” and you may be horrified of how many pages popped up from credit sources confirming the deaths in Germany, deaths in Sweden, death of children all over the place, etc., etc. Of course the numbers are small, when compared to how many people actually took the vaccine, however, does it matter? Are you willing to be one the few who died just to prevent getting a severe cold? I know I am not. I doubt that there are any of us who would. Government reports indicate that they are aware of the possibility of fatalities with the vaccine.  My only question then is how can the government recommend that people get this flu, knowing this information? Is it really okay for some to die just so the majority can live easier?

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HPV Vaccine – The Controversy Continues to Rage

December 5th, 2011

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is directly responsible for up to 80% of cervical cancers detected in Australian women.

The vast majority of HPV strains go undetected and unnoticed and are quickly destroyed by our immune systems.

Although almost 250 strains of HPV have been detected, only 4 of them have been found to lead to cervical cancer. Of these, #16 and #18 are the most dangerous.

Cervical cancer is treatable in its early stages, but the problem is that it often goes undetected until the cancer is well advanced and inoperable. The HPV strains that cause cervical cancer can sit dormant for long periods of time while they slowly alter the structure of cervical cells.

Therefore, it is critical for all women between the ages of 18 and 60 who are sexually active to have regular Pap tests. A Pap smear can detect the presence of abnormal cells so that further investigations can be conducted.

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