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I had this discussion on another board I go to and it got me thinking. I have got the flu shot for the last 3 years due to my hubby's stroke and since last year, due to me working with seniors. I would never forgive myself if I got influenza and passed it on...and heaven forbid, they died from it.
Sooo, that left me to ask the health nurse at the hospital about the mercury in the flu shot. She said it was minute and that they are even giving it to pregnant women and babies older than 6 months. I replied that I read that there was a penny sized amount for 11 litres and said "hmmm, that seems like a lot". I think a pin sized amount if swallowed can be fatal???? I just don't know. I read conflicting results.
I told her that I have Fibromyalgia and worried about the mercury content. She's going to check into whether she can get me a mercury-free flu shot. I just don't want to add one more thing to my body that can possibly be toxic or harmful. I do have a whole bunch of fillings from when I was a child, ate large bottom dwelling seafood and other foods that contain mercury.
Any opinions on this??? Thanks!
Sooo, that left me to ask the health nurse at the hospital about the mercury in the flu shot. She said it was minute and that they are even giving it to pregnant women and babies older than 6 months. I replied that I read that there was a penny sized amount for 11 litres and said "hmmm, that seems like a lot". I think a pin sized amount if swallowed can be fatal???? I just don't know. I read conflicting results.
I told her that I have Fibromyalgia and worried about the mercury content. She's going to check into whether she can get me a mercury-free flu shot. I just don't want to add one more thing to my body that can possibly be toxic or harmful. I do have a whole bunch of fillings from when I was a child, ate large bottom dwelling seafood and other foods that contain mercury.
Any opinions on this??? Thanks!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Also, I agree with you about your line of work. I used to work in a retirement home, and it was mandatory for us to get the flu shot.
But, please let us know if there is a mercury-free shot. We can never be too careful!
Here's some links I've found....
http://www.carleton.ca/jmc/cnews/28112003/n1.shtml
http://www.truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives07ML4P1A10.html
The senior's were all getting their flu shots yesterday while I was at work. A nurse and her helper were going around giving it to everyone. When they got to me I started questioning the mercury content. The health nurse told me to come see her so I went and talked to her about it! They are nonchalant about it and looked at me like I was an alien for even asking a question about it!
I haven't had a bad reaction to the flu and haven't had the flu in 4 years so I'm really questioning myself on why I'm even questioning it! LOL I'm just tired of all the kerap that is put in our food, water and.... our immunizations.
I'm a little nervous about going through a flu season, with no flu shot AND with a compromised immune system from the MTX.