The official numbers for a typical flu range between 6000 and 8500 deaths per year. As for Corona Virus deaths, so far, there have been 2,984 Covid19 deaths this year…. Read more »
Fox News: Luca Calanni had received the flu vaccination, his mother said. https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-york-boy-11-dies-flu People: 11-Year-Old New York Boy Dies from Flu-Related Complications Despite Being Vaccinated Flu Shot a Mismatch for… Read more »
The CDC rated its effectiveness at just 9% against that strain and the overall effectiveness for the entire season at 29%. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-work/2018-2019.html
It is no wonder that hospitals are now resorting to promising prizes (such as Toronto Raptors tickets) to staff members who take the flu vaccine. Healthcare workers are not eager… Read more »
“So even if it is not as effective as we’d like, it is still our best protection against severe flue disease.” “What it’s trying to do is prevent you from… Read more »
Have you ever wondered: why is it all about vaccination coverage – rather than effectiveness of vaccines? If you look at the following quotes from various sources, you can see… Read more »
Lessons from 1976 Fly Vaccination disaster. Washington Post: In the fall of 1976, dozens of Americans died within 48 hours of receiving a swine flu vaccine. Dr. David Sencer then… Read more »
It is always fascinating to watch vaccine-related hearings. In this one, we are told that the regular, lower-dose flu vaccine is less effective for seniors. And Dr Schuchat: Principal Deputy-Director… Read more »
PubMed: March , 2018 – “Assessment of temporally-related acute respiratory illness following influenza vaccination.” Conclusion: “Among children there was an increase in the hazard of ARI caused by non-influenza respiratory… Read more »
When asked what should be the guidance to a physician, before recommending an influenza vaccine, Nancy Messonnier Director of National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases said: “I think the… Read more »