Guest guest Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I haven't had the flu in 15 years and haven't had a flu shot in more than ten. If you're thinking of getting one, read on. Dave v 8^{)> HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK: MOST FLU VACCINES CONTAIN MERCURY Flu season is right around the corner. Although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that almost everyone, including pregnant women, get flu vaccinations, few of the 130 million people receiving this vaccination each year realize that most flu shots contain harmful dosages of mercury. About 80% of all flu shots distributed in the United States contain a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal. According to health officials, people getting flu-shots need to request a thimerosal-free vaccination. These vaccines cost roughly $4 more to manufacture and distribute. Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_8370.cfm Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.33/1132 - Release 11/15/2007 9:34 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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