Before administering a flu shot, most medical practitioners do not follow the protocol that they are instructed to of reviewing the patient's current health and history as well as the pertinent information found behind the flu shot label (package insert).
For that reason, I believe it is crucial to educate myself by reading package inserts (information provided by the manufacturer) before making a decision about any shot - or anything that breaks my skin and is directly injected into my bloodstream.
You can click HERE to read the package inserts for the flu shots approved by the FDA.
Below, you will see behind the label of just one flu shot (Fluarix); its dirty, toxic ingredients and its long list of documented, unhealthy side effects.
FLUARIX Influenza Virus Vaccine contains:
Formaldehyde
Sodium chloride
Polysorbate 80
Hydrocortisone
Gentamicin
chick eggs
Sodium deoxycholate
Adverse Reactions:
abdominal pain
allergic asthma
angioedema
angioneurotic edema
arthralgias
asthenia
asthma
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
brachial plexus neuropathy
bronchospasm
chest pain
chills
conjunctivitis
convulsions
cough
DEATH
diarrhea
dizziness
dysmenorrhea
dyspnea
encephalomelitis
encephalopathy
erythema
eye pain
eye swelling
eyelid swelling
facial palsy
facial paresis
facial swelling
fatigue
Guillan-Barre Syndrome
headache
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
hives
hypoesthesia
injection site reaction/abscess/cellulitis
lymphadenopathy
malaise
mouth swelling
muscle aches
myelitis
nasal congestion
nasopharyngitis
nausea
neuritis
neuropathy
optic neuritis/neuropathy
pain in extremity
partial facial paralysis
paresthesia
pharyngitis
pneumonia
pruritus
rash
respiratory distress
rhinitis
shivering
shock
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
stridor
sweating
tachycardia
throat swelling
thrombocytopenia
tongue swelling
tonsillitis
urticaria
vasculitis
vertigo
vomiting
Source: Influenza Virus Vaccine Fluarix 2009-2010 Formula PRESCRIBING INFORMATION MORE Before receiving a flu shot, demand that your current health status as well as your medical and vaccine history be reviewed to determine sensitivity and to understand any previous adverse reactions, signs or symptoms.
PLEASE read the package insert of any shot or pharmaceutical you choose to take.
Body as a whole: Local injection site reactions (including pain, pain limiting limb movement, redness, swelling, warmth, ecchymosis, induration), hot flashes/flushes; chills; fever; malaise; shivering; fatigue; asthenia; facial edema.
Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions (including throat and/or mouth edema). In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions have lead to anaphylactic shock and death.
Cardiovascular disorders: Vasculitis (in rare cases with transient renal involvement), syncope shortly after vaccination.
Skin and appendages: Stevens-Johnson syndrome; sweating; pruritus; urticaria; rash (including non-specific, maculopapular, and vesiculobulbous).
Other Adverse Reactions associated with Influenza Vaccination Anaphylaxis has been reported after administration of FLUVIRIN®. Although FLUVIRIN® contains only a limited quantity of egg protein, this protein can induce immediate hypersensitivity reactions among persons who have severe egg allergy. Allergic reactions include hives, angioedema, allergic asthma, and systemic anaphylaxis.
The 1976 swine influenza vaccine was associated with an increased frequency of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Evidence for a causal relation of GBS with subsequent vaccines prepared from other influenza viruses is unclear. If influenza vaccine does pose a risk, it is probably slightly more than 1 additional case/1 million persons vaccinated.
Neurological disorders temporally associated with influenza vaccination such as encephalopathy, optic neuritis/neuropathy, partial facial paralysis, and brachial plexus neuropathy have been reported.
Microscopic polyangiitis (vasculitis) has been reported temporally associated with influenza vaccination.
Amy Jane is passionate about raising awareness around natural choices, which ultimately create positive changes in our health, home and environment.
In addition to her massage therapy practice, she facilitates Spa Events, Home Green Home workshops, as well as Essential Oil classes and Aromatherapy Blending workshops.