Dr. Tenpenny - Why NOT To Get A Flu Shot

August 26, 2003

Dear Members and Friends -Following is from Dr. Sherri Tenpenny -- another reason to NOT get the flushot.Looks like we will have to re-do our flu fact sheet to accommodate thelatestingredients added to the influenza vaccines for the upcoming flu season.~IngriI'm writing an article for our office news letter on WHY not to get a flushot.Looking at the additives in the new shots, ran across this chemical....glycol p-isooctylphenyl ether.When I looked it up found this to be Triton X100 (on the www.Calbiochem.comsite). there are 4 versions of Triton X100 (basically a detergent andemulsifier). Look at the last line---same on EVERY form of the chemical.please pass on.Dr SherriRevised: 10-June-03TRITON® X-100, Molecular Biology GradeCat. No. 648466 50 mlSynonyms: Polyethylene Glycol-p-isooctylphenyl Ether;OctylphenoxypolyethoxyethanolDescription: Non-ionic detergent and emulsifier. Has an optimal pH of6.0-8.0.Form: Clear liquid. Packaged under an inert gas.CAS Number: 9002-93-1RTECS: MD0907700Molecular Weight: 650.0Purity: e97% by HPLCContaminants: DNase, RNase, and proteases: none detectedSolubility: H2OStorage: Refrigerate (+4°C). This product is stable for 3 years as supplied.Toxicity: MSDS available upon request.Merck Index: 13: 6793FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR DRUG USE.

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