posted on Nov, 19 2009 @ 12:41 AM
I have been in the military for three years and have done all that I can do to avoid receiving medical vaccinations except exemption since I am not
eligible. I have looked up the dangers of some of these vaccinations and find them to be very frightening.
Here is a list of vaccinations I have received so far followed by my experiences:
Adenovirus, Types 4 and 7 Air Force recruits receive adenovirus vaccination only when there is evidence of active disease transmission. Coast Guard
Recruits only receive this when specifically directed by the Coast Guard Commandant.
Influenza (Flu Shot) Navy and Marine Corps officer and enlisted accessions receive the influenza vaccine year round in basic training. Other service
recruits receive this shot in basic only during the designated flu season (October - March)
Measles Measles Mumps and rubella (MMR) are administered to all recruits regardless of prior history.
Meningococcal Quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (containing A, C, Y, and W-135 polysaccharide antigens) is administered on a one-time basis to
recruits. The vaccine is given as soon as practicable after in-processing or training. This vaccine is required routinely only for recruits, although
its use may be indicated in other situations based on transmission potential and risk of contracting meningococcal disease.
Mumps Measles Mumps and rubella (MMR) are administered to all recruits regardless of prior history.
Polio A single dose of trivalent OPV is administered to all enlisted accessions. Officer candidates, ROTC cadets, and other Reserve Components on
initial active duty for training receive a single dose of OPV unless prior booster immunization as an adult is documented.
Rubella Measles Mumps and rubella (MMR) are administered to all recruits regardless of prior history.
Tetanus-diphtheria A primary series of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) toxoid is initiated for all recruits lacking a reliable history of prior immunization
in accordance with existing ACIP guidelines. Individuals with previous history of Td immunization receive a booster dose upon entry to active duty and
subsequently in accordance with ACIP requirements.
Routine "Booster" Shots while in the Military
Annual, during "Flu Season" (October - March)
Tetanus-diphtheria A primary series of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) toxoid is initiated for all recruits lacking a reliable history of prior immunization
in accordance with existing ACIP guidelines. Individuals with previous history of Td immunization receive a booster dose upon entry to active duty and
subsequently in accordance with ACIP requirements.
When Deployed to Area Where In-Theater Commander Accesses a Biological Threat
Small Pox This vaccine is administered only under the authority of DoD Directive 6205.3, DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense.
Anthrax This vaccine is administered only under the authority of DoD Directive 6205.3, DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense.
Typhoid
Yellow Fever Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard (Navy and Marine Corps receive all receive this, regardless of "Deployment Status").
Hepatitis A
Quite a list, my first negative reaction was that I had discovered I was now allergic to something in deodorant. I have yet to determine what it is
exactly that I am allergic to, but it doesn't matter what brand of stick deodorant I use, I always get a large irritating rash underneath my armpits.
This rash can last up to 3+ days even after only one application. I have switched to an all natural underarm spray since many months ago, and so far
has done the trick to stop the rashes. There are no dermatologists on base so every doctor I have asked doesn't have a clue.
My second negative experience from receiving these vaccines was during 2007. I have been an extremely healthy person, rarely contracting any diseases,
on that year, and receiving a flu shot, I experienced the worst flu ever. It started as a simple cold and quickly progressed to a steady full on flu.
For a few days I would have terrible sore throats with a lot white material building up behind uvula. After days of self-remedy the flu continued and
after about a week it became a fever. Approximately one week after that it digressed into a cold again, this lasted me two months. Over all I was sick
for 3 months, perhaps it would have helped if they didn't continue to make me go to work... The medical technicians I asked said such reactions are
normal after receiving the flu vaccination. I find that such a lengthy experience is highly unlikely. Also to note many of the technicians I asked met
the question as if it were a hostile remark.
The next new thing to happen to my body happened to my lymphatic system. On and on for months I would wake up with small crud chunks of semi-squishy
white material. I did not feel sick at all at the time, but for some reason when I would be walking the material would just grow inside my mouth,
unknown to me, until it got heavy enough and dropped. I would usually end up swallowing it by accident. I had a dental appoint one morning and the
hygienist noticed the white material and brought in a dentist who informed me that my lymphatic system was producing this material through the nodes
in my mouth because it was fighting some disease. I found this very odd since I wasn't sick to my knowledge but, he assured me would pass on in a
day, even though I already had it for three. I had a fitness test during this period and apparently running dramatically increases the production of
this white crud. I had ran before but not a whole two and a half miles during the time I had the umm... disease until this time. During my first lap
it was producing the crud so fast I was spitting it out as I was running! Near completion of the last lap it got so bad that it was gathering in my
throat and causing me to cough and nearly collapse at the finish line. When I finished no one even asked what was wrong with me, even the guy I almost
accidentally spat on. I cannot remember how long this lasted exactly but I believe it went away after a few weeks. No explanation could be provided by
any doctor on base.
So far no reaction to the H1N1, of course I opted for the nasal spray and held my breath after receiving the spray until I got outside so I got
spit/blow it out. I think I could have flushed it out of my system that very day going through the lengths that I did to keep it out but I am probably
wrong since days following I had a cold which is usual.