Things About H1N1 That Make U Go Hmmmm??

Ok, so there are a few things that I just have to ask when it comes to all that is being reported about H1N1... some things just don't add up.

First, it takes a week to do an autopsy, however, the minute the 13 yr old Etobicoke boy died, the cause of death was immediately H1N1... how did they know so quickly??

Canada bought 50 million flu vaccines (for just over 30 million people why so much?), but now they are trying to scare people into believing that there may be flu vaccine shortages. How so??

According to the Irish times, "Despite rising prevalence, the H1N1 virus remains a mild infection for the vast majority of those who get it. Most will recover by staying at home for seven days, taking paracetamol (?) and drinking plenty of fluids. A small number may require treatment with anti-virals at home, with just the occasional person requiring hospital admission because of complications. The most serious of these are pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and kidney failure. Of those admitted to hospital, about 45 per cent have a pre-existing condition.

Data out of New South Wales provides perhaps the most comprehensive description of the pandemic using multiple surveillance systems. The pandemic there lasted 10 weeks and had a substantial impact on intensive care units (ICUs), with an increased risk of severe illness, including respiratory failure, in those aged between 35 and 60. Vulnerable groups included pregnant women, indigenous people, those with chronic respiratory disease, and those with morbid obesity. However, the good news is the general influenza-related mortality between April and September 2009 was lower than that seen during the same period in recent years, which suggests the H1N1 virus carries a lower mortality rate than regular seasonal influenza.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1023/1224257294052.html
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (Reuters) - The U.S. government has bought 195 million doses of H1N1 swine flu vaccine for a possible autumn vaccination campaign, a U.S. federal official said on Thursday. (July 23, 2009)
http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-SwineFlu/idUSTRE56M4F420090723

If that is so... I can understand that back when this first started, there was a great deal of fear because no one knew how and if this strain would mutate into something quite deadly, however, after seeing that in the Southern Hemisphere this did not happen, why did we (and the US) not change our approach? Instead governments are proceeding as if people are dropping dead left right and centre from this strain of flu, why? Could it be that all the vaccine was purchased back in July and now they simply have to justify spending the funds?

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that of the 36 children who died from H1N1 from April to August, six had no chronic health conditions. But all of them had a co-occurring bacterial infection.

The most common co-occurring infection that causes flu-related deaths is staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as staph, said Pat Schlievert, a microbiologist at the University of Minnesota and an expert on staph-related deaths. A third of the population carries it on their body, most in their noses or on their skin. Often it's benign or causes minor skin infections. Schlievert has studied dozens of cases of children who died unexpectedly from flu combined with staph.

"The [flu] causes upper respiratory damage, which allows the staph to get where it's not supposed to be. It makes it's way into the lungs," he said.
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/virus/63531287.html?page=2&c=y

Why has this association (between Staph and influenza) not made it to main stream media? Would it not be more useful to test for carriers of Staph and perhaps treat them differently rather than inject all people (especially kids) with a vaccine that has been rushed into production? Because the usual protocol for vaccine development has been overlooked for this particular H1N1 vaccine.

So, these are just a few things that make me wonder, why isn't the media asking some of these questions instead of just talking about how there are long line-ups at vaccine injection sites.

There are a lot of conspiracies out there right now, and I think the most important thing for all of us to do, is to do our research, look at credible sources and try to think logically. Try not to panic, and keep your immune systems strong, because there are many ways that we can protect ourselves (and our families) apart from getting vaccinated. And if you decide to get vaccinated, that is fine too, I just hope that you do so not out of fear, but because the research you did has led you to believe that is the best solution for you

Wishing you great health,

:)m


And, in case you are interested, here is a list of ingredients in the vaccine...

List of Vaccine Ingredients
Antigen suspension vial: Thimerosal (mercury), sodium chloride, disodium hydrogen phosphate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium chloride, water for injections. The drug substance contains trace residual amounts of egg proteins, formaldehyde, sodium deoxycholate and sucrose.
Adjuvant emulsion vial: sodium chloride, disodium hydrogen phosphate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium chloride, water for injections.

Shelf Life:
The antigen suspension is stable for 18 months.
The adjuvant emulsion is stable for 3 years.

After mixing, the vaccine should be used within 24 hours. Although it is recommended to maintain the mixed product between 2°C and 8°C, it may be kept at room temperature during this period if required.
http://www.gsk.ca/english/docs-pdf/Arepanrix_PIL_CAPA01v01.pdf