The Flawed 1976 National “Swine Flu” Influenza Immunization Program

"The government wanted everyone to get vaccinated," But the epidemic never really broke out. It was a threat that never materialized."

Sound familiar to anyone? 

What did materialize were cases of a rare side effect thought to be linked to the shot.

Ok now the DeJa Vu is setting in. Its 1976 all over again!

The episode triggered an enduring public backlash against flu vaccination, embarrassed the federal government and cost the director of the U.S. Center for Disease Control, now known as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, his job.

Most people learn from their mistakes, but the goverment is making the same mistake it did back in 1976.

The worst part is some people are actually getting the vaccine. 

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