Children and the flu jab

Many studies have been undertaken to determine the efficacy of flu jabs with young children. They were found to be no more effective than a placebo. Also they are only effective against certain strains of the flu virus and totally ineffective against others.

Children under the age of one are particularly at risk of having a bad reaction to the flu jab. The brain and central nervous system can be adversely affected since their immunity has not developed and the toxins can therefore cross over the barrier which normally protects these. Also during pandemic children who have been vaccinated run three times the risk of being hospitalised. This may well have been because children who have been vaccinated have not developed their own antibodies against further viral attacks.

There has also been a threefold increase in narcolepsy (a serious long term sleep disorder) amongst those under 21 years of age who have been given the jab.

Negative Impact of the flu jab on adults

There has been research which links the flu jab to a tenfold increase in the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It is believed the toxic combination of aluminium and mercury in the serum are responsible here.

In adults permanent nerve damage and even paralysis have been recorded as a result of the jab. Medical research has shown that inflammatory problems are also another side effect of the jab. Muscle aches, jaw pains, stiffness in upper arms, shoulders and hips as well as headaches have all been recorded.

There have been thousands of medical research papers which indicate immunity is actually impaired by the flu jab rather than fortified. In fact having a flu jab regularly, every season has been shown by research that it may well increase your chances of getting flu.

• Studies showed that individuals who received a flu shot and were taking statin drugs were 11 percent more likely to develop a respiratory illness that required medical attention compared to those not taking the drugs. It’s thought that the anti-inflammatory properties of statins may be responsible for lowering the immune system’s response to the vaccine.

• If you are naturally infected with influenza, your body will build up antibodies. These antibodies are then in a position to fight off other influenza strains which may circulate in future years. Flu vaccine, however, will only protect you against the influenza strains it contains. Artificial vaccine acquired immunity is not the same as naturally acquired immunity. This means that people who didn’t get an influenza infection prior to having the jab are going to be more susceptible to future influenza pandemics.

What should you be doing in the flu season to prevent illness?

• Ensure your vitamin D levels are adequate. Not only will this boost your immune system but it also acts as a antimicrobial agent in its own right.
• A study in children showed that even if they took quite a small dose of vitamin D3 per day it renders them much less likely to contract influenza.
• Avoid sugar and processed foods in your diet. These will deplete your immune system.

• Avoid taking antibiotics. Antibiotics will lower your own resistance to microbial attack. They not only wipe out unhealthy bacteria in the gut but also kill all the healthy ones as well

• Take probiotics, which are healthy gut bacteria and will therefore be healthy for your gut. 80% of your immune system in is your gut. Heathspan sell a good brand called Super 20 Pro.

• Have adequate rest and exercise. One hours exercise, out of doors, preferably early morning in the park is ideal. Exercise improves the circulation of immune cells in the body. The job of these cells is to neutralise pathogens throughout your body. The more efficiently these cells circulate, the more efficient they are at locating and killing viruses and other pathogens.

• Wash your hands which will decrease the likelihood of spreading bacteria and viruses. However do not use anti-bacterial soaps since they do more harm than good.

• If you need to sneeze do so into the crook of your arm rather than into your hand so that germs are not passed on via your hands.

• Avoid hospitals which tend to be a breeding ground for germs.

• Include Hemp oil in your diet as a liquid or in the form of capsules. This is an excellent source of Omega 3 oil. Make sure you keep it refrigerated when storing it since it is unstable if it isn’t kept cool. Omega 3 can also be found in Flax, Hemp and Chia seeds.