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Originally posted by OtherSideOfTheCoin
People get sick and it is the job of the medical professions to either prevent them from getting sick in the first place or caring for them when they do get sick, no conspiracy.
i would think those in the medical world should be hopeful for a conspiracy, since 250,000 people die each year in the US, due to medical care negligence and malpractice.
Originally posted by Acidtastic
Norovirus is not the flu, so why the hell would getting a flu shot help in anyway? And flu mutates and changes, far quicker than any vaccine manufacturer can keep up with. So which strain are tjhey injecting people with?
My OH has had his flu shots, but he still got sick when i got sick (and still is) with this insane chest infection thing going round.
Luckily it wasn't norovirus, it's been ravaging people in the UK for the last few months. But the flu shot will not help you.
Originally posted by LittleBlackEagle
Originally posted by OtherSideOfTheCoin
People get sick and it is the job of the medical professions to either prevent them from getting sick in the first place or caring for them when they do get sick, no conspiracy.
i would think those in the medical world should be hopeful for a conspiracy, since 250,000 people die each year in the US, due to medical care negligence and malpractice.
I'm not confused.....I'm angry
Originally posted by nixie_nox
I think you need to read up on how the flu vaccine works, only for the flu. Boy are you one confused person.
People get sick and it is the job of the medical professions to either prevent them from getting sick in the first place or caring for them when they do get sick, no conspiracy.
Originally posted by nixie_nox
Originally posted by LittleBlackEagle
Originally posted by OtherSideOfTheCoin
People get sick and it is the job of the medical professions to either prevent them from getting sick in the first place or caring for them when they do get sick, no conspiracy.
i would think those in the medical world should be hopeful for a conspiracy, since 250,000 people die each year in the US, due to medical care negligence and malpractice.
Where in the heck did you get that overinflated number?
And you forget to mention how many people have been saved.
The Journal of the American Medical Association Vol. 284 July 26, 2000, published an article documenting the tragedy of Traditional Western Medicine (TWM) paradigm. The author, Dr. Barbara Starfield of Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health describes how the U.S. health care system may contribute to poor health. Doctors, she stated, are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., causing 250,000 deaths every year.
Article Source: EzineArticles.com...
Originally posted by LittleBlackEagle
Originally posted by nixie_nox
Originally posted by LittleBlackEagle
Originally posted by OtherSideOfTheCoin
People get sick and it is the job of the medical professions to either prevent them from getting sick in the first place or caring for them when they do get sick, no conspiracy.
i would think those in the medical world should be hopeful for a conspiracy, since 250,000 people die each year in the US, due to medical care negligence and malpractice.
Where in the heck did you get that overinflated number?
And you forget to mention how many people have been saved.
saving people should be a given and not used to condone bad medical practice.
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The Journal of the American Medical Association Vol. 284 July 26, 2000, published an article documenting the tragedy of Traditional Western Medicine (TWM) paradigm. The author, Dr. Barbara Starfield of Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health describes how the U.S. health care system may contribute to poor health. Doctors, she stated, are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., causing 250,000 deaths every year.
Article Source: EzineArticles.com...
Several small outbreaks of the norovirus in Vancouver-area hospitals have nearly run their course, but a new strain of the highly contagious virus has led to a spike in the number of overall cases in B.C. this winter.
“We’re seeing hundreds of people who are affected by norovirus,” said Tasleem Juma, spokeswoman for Fraser Health. “This year is a particularly difficult year simply because it’s a new strain.”
The good news is that flu vaccines are effective against the virus in circulation, he said.
“It’s still not too late to get your influenza shot if you haven’t had one.”
As per reports, it has been revealed that norovirus has led two more wards at Vancouver General Hospital and one at Lions Gate Hospital to remain closed.
You are telling me this outbreak is NORMAL???
Starting the middle of next week, London hospitals will require doctors, staff and even visitors to get flu shots or wear masks when they’re in a part of a ward with even one hospital-acquired flu case, the first time that requirement will be in place.
Sales of over-the-counter medications are up by about 20 percent over last year, according to pharmacist Labib Ghali.
Medical experts are recommending vaccinations for those who wish to avert the dreaded flu.
Meanwhile, doctors urge people to get their flu shots.
Rochester, N.Y. - The flu season has hit hospitals hard this year, with patients filling up triage rooms.
“At Unity Hospital this season we have 25 people admitted to the hospital, nine still in house,” said Infectious Disease Chief for Unity Health System Dr. Nayef El-Daher.
Many of those flu patients had a flu shot.
Google has been tracking flu outbreaks around the world since 2007 and, according to the search giant, Canada is suffering through one of the worst outbreaks of flu in years.
According to data collected by Google, flu in Canada this year could be as much as 250 per cent higher than last year.
The data, even though it’s only based on Internet searches, is surprisingly accurate. Since user searches were compared against official government data about flu — data that often takes weeks or months to compile from various health agencies — Google found the correlation surprisingly strong.
“By counting how often we see these search queries, we can estimate how much flu is circulating in different countries and regions around the world. Our results have been published in the journal Nature.”
This data, collected by Google, shows the estimated flu activity in Canada based on how people search for information about the disease.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, the best ways to save yourself from getting the flu are:
Get your flu shot
Getting the flu shot every year is one of the most effective ways to prevent catching and spreading the flu virus.
Ontario offers free flu vaccine to all residents six months of age and older. About 42 out of every 100 Ontarians get immunized, more than the 28 per cent in other provinces with their sick- and elderly-only immunization programs.
Although the immunization covers only the expected flu strains, Ontario’s program results in far fewer cases of flu each season, fewer flu-related hospitalizations, emergency and doctor visits, and flu-related deaths. The reductions mean Ontario’s government saves on medical costs. Individuals and businesses also see fewer flu-related losses in wages and productivity.