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47% of Israelis will not get vaccinated against swine flu
Meital Yasur-Beir Or
Published: 04.11.09, 18:22
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1. Darn right!!
Hadassah ,   Jeruslaem, Isarel   (11.05.09)
There is NO WAY I will be the 'lab rat' for this flu shot! Nor my children nor my grandchildren! In the States even Obama is NOT giving it to his children. Hmmmm I wonder why not???
2. I'll be a lab rat.....I'll take it for you. We have a
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (11.05.09)
shortage of shots in Anchorage as of right now. We lost a ten year old boy yesterday from the swine flu from Fairbanks. He was transported to Anchorage and died at Providence Medical Center. We also lost an infant this week from swine flu. If I die.....I'll let you know. From what I understand.....the nasal spray given to young children, is a live form of the virus, because infants and smaller children have different immune systems than adults. I was told by one of my nursing friends that if an adult took this nasal application they would get the "live" virus and get the actual swine flu. The treatment is different for young children and adults. It might be worth getting the shot.....I'd hate to lose my baby son or daughter because I didn't try to protect them.
3. Don't get the swine flu shot!
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (11.05.09)
It hasn't been properly tested and you can't sue the pharmaceutical companies if you get sick from it. There is no greater defense against the flu than your own immune system. So strengthen it by taking vitamin D. The pharmaceutical companies are only out to make money, and the governments are working for them for a little kickback under the table.
4. Only 47% won't take shot?
YoHanan ,   Modiin   (11.05.09)
In some European countries, the dissapproval rate is much higher, like 90%. It seems that they know something that Israeli's don't. Educate yourself by visiting www.theflucase.com before you take the deadly shot.
5. Which kind?
A Jerusalemite ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (11.05.09)
Why do none of these articles mention which type of vaccine we will be getting? The pure vaccine, or the one with adjuvants? Live or attenuated? Injectable or nasal spray?
6. Apparently stupidity is universal
Dan ,   Israel   (11.06.09)
The effects and risks of both the Swine Flu vaccine and the disease itself have been blown way out of proportion. Yes, just like every other form of Flu, H1N1 is unpleasant. No, it is not deadlier than other strains. Pregnant women, small children, the elderly, and those with preexisting health issues are at risk the most. Annyone else should decide for themselves if they want to be vaccinated.
7. No. 1 Haddasah
NYC Girl   (11.06.09)
Actually, Obama's daughters did receive flu shots, causing consternation among many parents who were unable to get the vaccine for their own children due to shortages.
8. Take your head out of your ass and get the shot
Al   (11.06.09)
I just got it here in Quebec where everyone is being encouraged to get it. I spoke to two Dr who told me in no uncertain terms that you must get the flu shot. There is no excuse not to get this shot, including people with chronic ailments. I got it in Montreal at the Atwater Metro Station where there was a steady flow of people getting the shot. It was fast efficient and professionally done. I urge all people with a brain in their heads to get themselves and their children inoculated ASAP.
9. #8, You don't know what you are talking about.
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (11.08.09)
Taking the swine flu vaccine (or the even the regular flu vaccine) will suppress your immune system, not strengthen it. The swine flu virus is not that strong so a normal immune system will be able to fight off the disease with no problem. Also, no pregnant woman should take the vaccine because it will suppress the immune system and open their child up to bacterial or viral infections. Vitamins C and D is all you need to fight off the Swine flu. So, don't take the shot. P.S., Also, people who smoke and are overweight have a greater chance of contracting the Swine flu virus.
10. Rich..you being from TO explains alot
Al   (11.12.09)
If indeed you are from Toronto..most likely Detroit
11. #10, I'm from Toronto but I do my homework.
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (11.18.09)
There is no Swine flu pandemic. There are more people getting sick from the regular flu than from Swine flu. And that's according to US government information. People like you need to wake up and do a little research before you run out and get vaccinated with an unsafe vaccine. These vaccines contain mercury which is poisonous to the body and suppress the immune system. In a 2007 article of the "Scotsman" UK newspaper, Dr. Graeme Laver, a major Australian scientist involved in the invention of the flu vaccine, has gone on record stating that the vaccine he helped to create was ineffective and that natural infection with the flu was safer. Now this right from the horse's mouth. So no Jew anywhere should be taking a flu vaccine. I'm surprise Doctors in Israel aren't speaking out against these vaccines.
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