Video & Multimedia
Related: About this forumhlthe2b
(101,728 posts)And THAT is STOOOOPID.
ancianita
(35,812 posts)When he seldom writes, this is what he means.
1. You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. Ever. No matter what anyones told you. You CAN get an immune response such as low grade fever, mild inflammation, or local redness and swelling. This is GOOD. It means your body is fighting the inactivated virus its been exposed to and it will build immune cells specific to fighting that virus if it ever sees it again..... hence the entire premise behind getting vaccinated. It takes your body about two weeks to build fighter cells and for the vaccine to reach its maximum protectiveness. If you get sick within a week or two of receiving the vaccine, then you were exposed to influenza and hadnt yet received protection from your vaccine. Crappy timing.
Period.
2. The vaccine does NOT cause strokes, auto-immune diseases, or severe allergic reactions. There is a very small percentage of people whos bodies do not react normally and therefore those people should not receive the vaccine. Let me put it this way; I swell up like Violet in the Willy Wonka factory if I eat avocado. I think we can all agree that avocados arent dangerous, my body is the problem, not the food. Likewise, the vaccine is safe but like all things (even avocados) it can be dangerous for certain people. I cannot stress enough how rare this is, even though literally every online guru with a degree in alternative wellness claims to know someone its happened to.
3. If youre healthy, good for you. No, seriously, good for you. You have the luxury of deciding whether or not you want to get poked. If you get the flu, youll miss a couple days of school, maybe a week off of work and then youll return to your life. Thats not the case for many people in our community.
When healthy people vaccinate, we protect the newborns and the grandparents and the chemo patients and the ones who truly cannot receive the vaccine. Its called herd immunity, and its the cornerstone of a healthy society.
4. You did not get the stomach flu from the influenza vaccine. The stomach virus commonly called the stomach flu is not a flu at all. Stomach viruses are commonly caused by novovirus or norovirus , not influenza. If you have symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea with a fever right after receiving the flu vaccine you are the unfortunate recipient of a sad coincidence. This sad coincidence is not uncommon since peak seasons of these virus activity overlap. I know you dont want that to be true, but, science. In that same vein, if you get the stomach flu on a year youve received the influenza vaccine, your vaccine did not fail. The vaccine you received does not protect against stomach virus. Stay tuned though, vaccines for these viruses are all but guaranteed to be common in the coming years!
5. The drug companies and the CDC and all doctors and all nurses and everyone ever who advocated for vaccination are all paid by and/or brainwashed by big pharma to sell these vaccines by convincing others. Yeah... just no. Ive never received a check or any other compensation from anyone to advocate for vaccinations of any kind. I dont know a single person in the medical field (and I know a lot) who has ever received a bribe. Im just about the most cynical, skeptical human out there and I require a lot of research & data to formulate my opinions, again, most of my colleagues are no different.
If I really wanted to look out for number 1 (me) wouldnt I try to drum up business at my ER by convincing others NOT to get the flu shots? Wouldnt I WANT people to become sick so that I had job security?? $$ think about it people. This rationale is just ass backwards. I advocate for vaccines because Ive held a newborn with fever while the doctor does a lumbar puncture. Because Ive put a grandfather on a ventilator who couldnt breathe and because Ive put the final drape over a mother of 3s face after she beat breast cancer but died of the flu. I did all of this knowing full well that it was preventable. We had the ability to save those people as a society and we failed because of the precious oils purveyor Lindsey-types in this world who prey on peoples poor information and fear.
Vaccinate!
hlthe2b
(101,728 posts)May as well advocate for throwing them out in the Australian Outback to "entertain" the dingoes.
If his video (which I can't watch currently) is saying the opposite, fine, but the title remains stupid)
ancianita
(35,812 posts)salin
(48,954 posts)really long list of experts) - and exudes the ridiculous confidence of those who adopt the stance - all while strongly (implied) advocating - get your kid vaccinated! If you a get a chance to watch it, I think you would appreciate it.
If the title got someone to watch how was either on the fence or anti-vax - they would turn it off quickly - cuz... gotsta protect oneself from cognitive dissonance.
hlthe2b
(101,728 posts)salin
(48,954 posts)Peace.
AirmensMom
(14,600 posts)It just didn't seem fair to make a judgment based solely on the title. JMO
hlthe2b
(101,728 posts)But, that is your manner, apparently (or lack thereof)
AirmensMom
(14,600 posts)But I can be if you want to push it.
demmiblue
(36,748 posts)It is embarrassing at times.
AirmensMom
(14,600 posts)It happens, eh?
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Thank YOU!
Well said!
AirmensMom
(14,600 posts)^^^^
By the way, I'm one of those people who can't get a flu vaccination. So I really appreciate it when people around me get it.
AirmensMom
(14,600 posts)that you wouldn't want to comment on a post in the Video & Multimedia Forum if you can't, you know, watch the video.
I agree that it's stupid not to vaccinate, but the video is calling out the stupidity and is brilliantly done. I would watch when/if you can. Then you'll understand the title.
hlthe2b
(101,728 posts)on a video title.
Really? Is this your way of interacting? Rudeness is not a virtue.
AirmensMom
(14,600 posts)Sorry you took it that way. You are right that rudeness is not a virtue. Yet you are being rude. Have a nice day.