Posts Tagged ‘Flu vaccination’

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Confused about the flu hype? Boost your immunity!

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Did you get it yet? You’ll probably be hearing a lot of people talking about the flu vaccine, if you haven’t heard it already. This year with all of the talk of the H1N1 flu and the annual push for vaccination for the seasonal flu, the marketing blitz is on. These are two different issues and we’ll separate them out. There are plenty of things you can do to increase your immune system’s effectiveness. And if you do happen to build your immune system (by getting the flu) there are ways we can help get you through the illness. (more…)

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Children and the Flu Vaccination

Friday, October 24th, 2008

The CDC’s position on vaccinating children is straight-forward: all children ages 6 months to adult should get a vaccination every year.

Which is just great, except for the fact that there is no evidence vaccinating children prevents hospital visits or reduces trips to physicians. As if to add insult to injury, according to the CDC, “the majority of influenza vaccines distributed in the United States currently contain thimerosal [mercury] as a preservative.”

Those looking for options that might actually reduce the risk of influenza in their children and themselves might want to contact their nearest naturopathic physician.

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Naturopathic Views on the Flu Vaccination

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Listen to Flu Vaccinations

In this podcast, Portland naturopathic doctors, Dr. Greg Eckel and Dr. Greg Nigh discuss the flu vaccine, what the risk versus benefit is, and whether it is even effective.  They also arm you, of course, with some naturopathic ways that you can protect yourself from getting the flu in the first place.

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Naturopathic Views on the Flu and Avian Flu

Friday, November 18th, 2005

Listen to Flu and Avian Flu Podcast

In this podcast, Portland naturopathic doctors, Dr. Greg Eckel and Dr. Greg Nigh discuss the seasonal flu, as well as the Avian flu.  Should you get vaccinated?  Does the benefit outweigh the risk, or is it even effective?  They’ll discuss those questions, as well as give you some ways that you can help your body to stay healthy enough to not be susceptible to the flu.

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Preventing the Flu Without a Vaccination

Thursday, October 14th, 2004

Flu season is quickly approaching, and the shortage of flu vaccines has many people panicked. The CDC is recommending that vaccines be preferentially given to those at greatest risk: the elderly, children, and those with serious illnesses.

However, in the panic about getting a vaccination, a simple truth is easily forgotten: prevention is the best medicine. Vaccinations are certainly not the only way to keep from catching the flu this season. Furthermore, a vaccination is no guarantee against getting the flu. Last flu season, a large percentage of those who got the flu had been vaccinated.

Influenza affects millions of individuals each flu season. It was the 6th leading cause of death in the United States in 2001, resulting in over 60,000 deaths that year. It is caused by a virus, and like every other viral illness, influenza is less likely to cause illness in an individual whose immune system function and overall vitality are optimal. (more…)

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