Between the bouts of pouring rain and noise from construction workers' tools, my mind was gently meandering as I tried to brighten the mood of an otherwise dull day by imagining on which side of the over-flowing stream that runs by my building, were they trying to build an ark!Suddenly I was jerked back to reality by a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) television news article -- one of our health officials was trying her best to explain that due to the urgent need of a vaccine for the H1N1 virus, not only was there a strong possibility of rationing, but only limited efficacy testing can be done prior to the upcoming so-called "flu season".
Thoughts of the Thalidomide debacle rushed through my mind and I found myself having to take a small glass of "something" to calm my nerves.
After listening intently, I asked myself (quietly, of course): what rational human being would agree to take a vaccine (in whatever form) that had not been tested for a reasonable amount of time (whatever that may be)? The only answer I could come up with is: no one!
To my mind, the problem here is one of awareness and lack of information; Internet articles written by well-respected doctors and nutritionists postulate that the human body knows best as to how to look after itself, so a regimen of good nutrition, personal hygiene, knowledge of your health status, exercise and regular sleep should serve anyone reasonably well.
The article entitled: "Ten Things You're Not Supposed to Know about the Swine Flu Vaccine" should be mandatory reading for everyone you know/care about, so please make sure you spread the word -- registration may be required, but believe me, it's well worth the effort; I especially like reason #10.
I will continue to advocate that Electronic Medical Record (EMR)/Personal Health Record (PHR) systems that show you where you've been (and suggest in which direction you're heading) along with the above-noted habits are basically sufficient -- anything else would be akin to knocking on a door labelled "Trouble"!
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I see we've disappointed the library once more -- no one has identified the country where the picture in my last article was taken, so I was able to return the book without incurring any overdue fines.
For this month, I've found yet another book, and this one's entitled: "The scalpel and the soul" by Allan J. Hamilton, M.D., FACS; I guarantee you'll never again think the same way about the human body; read it if you dare!
So, let's see if you can correctly guess where the above picture was taken -- please check last May's article for the rules.
Hint: Look down under!
Month: August
To your continued good health.
Ernest A. James
President/CEO
Regal Informatics Inc.
Loved the article as usual. Now you made me smile since I too thought of the Thaldomide babies of the 1950's and early 1960's, who now don flippers and the like, thanks to the thoughtful fellows at the FDA! There was also a recent news info data that was being given that also stated that in the 1970's (I think) there was also another flu outbreak and of course there was the offer of "free vaccines". Do remember that NOTHING is free, except salvation! In the long run several people died and many were left paralyzed. OOPS! So sorry says the FDA, we were just experimenting and like the H1N1 vaccine, you will also be just a part of an experiment. Do remember that doctors PRACTICE...on you!!!
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ReplyDeleteThe above picture was taken in Australia with the Sydney Harbor bridge in the background.