Pardon my suspicious novelist mind (though the novel has yet to be written).

We're talking "novel" swine flu VIRUS here.

And here's the plot.

If you were a bone-deep nasty on a mission to depopulate a country (let's say America) of its original inhabitants so you could control and profit from all its resources (including subjugated slaves) what would you do?

You would offer them blankets that had been laced with smallpox without them knowing it.

Then, feigning concern for their health, you'd suggest the blankets should first go to pregnant women (kill two for one), then fat and sick people (very susceptible to disease), small children (the next generation of breeders) , the mentally infirm (bad genetics) ..and front line health workers (without them, more people get sick and die).

But that's just fantasy, right? That plan has already been played out. It couldn't possibly be dusted off for a replay in a swine flu pandemic with vaccines being the blanket solution could it?

So let's get real and face the fact that smallpox-laced blankets are a thing of the past, and a previously unknown strain of influenza (which combines avian, human and swine viruses) is now the thing we're told we should be really concerned about.

And we are. But not necessarily in a way that thrills those who have declared this to be a pandemic, or those who stand to profit from making and selling the blanket solution.

Fortunately for many of us, especially here in the northern hemisphere, we're not sick and there's an abundance of food around at this time of year.

But what do we do if someone suddenly imposes travel restrictions and quarantines between us and the local supermarket?

Do we raid the fridge for a day or two then starve?

Or do we take advantage of the abundance of crops at this harvest time of year, and do something to ensure our independence?

If you like that idea, we'd suggest doing whatever it takes to stock up on what's available now (Judith's Easy Home Canning was written to help you do that) in case there are very lean months and years ahead.

Vive La Resistance

The fact is, resistance to taking any so-called swine flu vaccine is growing.

It hasn't been getting a lot of mainstream media coverage, but at least The Los Angeles Times has been bold enough to cover the story to some degree.

However, in the mainstream's usual selective coverage of such matters, it leaves out the readily available information on how bad some of the side-effects of vaccines can be (such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which can paralyze a person and put them in an iron lung).

Vive La Truth

Some years ago my (now ex) wife literally collapsed from creeping paralysis.

She was diagnosed with Guillain Barre and the specialist told us she would probably need to go in an iron lung. That's a matter of record.

Fortunately, she had learned some very powerful self-healing disciplines. She applied them and she recovered within a few months.

We're by no means the first to know that in the 1976 swine flu "pandemic" that started at a military base (where there was apparently a biological warfare lab - just by coincidence) more people died from the vaccinations that were mandated than died from that strain of flu.

Some of those who were vaccinated came down with Guillain-Barre.

Others died of other causes related to their immune systems being compromised (screwed up) by the vaccine. The vaccination program was called off, and millions of dollars were paid out in claims.

Here's the thing. Since my wife was previously a military family woman, the reasonable suspicion remains that she was suffering the after-effects of the various vaccinations she was required to take prior to overseas postings.

Here's another thing - and a good reason for additional reservations about vaccines. Today's governments have made themselves - and the manufacturers - exempt from any litigation, no matter what happens to anyone who submits to being shot.

NOW FOR WHAT YOU WON'T SEE ON MSBS

This is fairly long, but every word is important.

The doctor at the very medical center we first went to for treatment is advising that he will NOT personally take the swine flu vaccine. Not for himself, or for his family.

Following are two (abridged) emails he has sent out to his list - with identifying names and location removed as a courtesy.

You should seriously consider passing this on.

September 8, 2009  XXXXX MEDICAL CENTER, Inc.                               

WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE 2009-2010 FLU SEASON  

1.Don't panic

2.If you have flu-like symptoms stay home until you feel better

3.If you are not doing well and need to be seen call us and we will work you in.  We will have you come to the back door to avoid exposing other people.

  HOME REMEDIES

  1.Vitamin C up to 5000 mg daily unless you have had kidney stones, in that case 1000 mg daily

2.Ibuprofen 400-800 mg three times a day for fevers and aches and pains, unless you have ulcers, in that case use Tylenol 1000 mg 4 times daily for adults.  Dosing for children is dependent on weight.

3.Lots of fluids and rest

4.Sambucol is an elderberry derived herbal agent that has been shown to have anti-viral activity against influenza.  I don’t know if it has H1N1 or Swine flu activity or not.

  PREVENTATIVES

  1.Don’t cough into your hand, use a Kleenex or cough into your sleeve

.WASH YOUR HANDS…A LOT

3.Keep your hands away from your face especially after touching other things or people. WASH YOUR HANDS… A LOT

4.WASH YOUR HANDS, LOTS

5. and finally, WASH YOUR HANDS.  FREQUENTLY

  VACCINES AGAINST THE FLU  

Get your routine flu shot as soon as they are available.  

SWINE FLU VACCINE   What you are about to read goes against conventional wisdom.  In the next several months there is expected to be 200 million vaccines for the swine flu made available.   I do not have the confidence that the drug companies can rapidly turn out 200 million new vaccines and do proper safety checks. 

In 1976 during the last swine flu epidemic, a swine flu vaccine was manufactured.  However within 10 weeks the vaccine was pulled because of increasing and alarming numbers of Guillion-Barré syndrome. 

This is a destructive neurologic disease that can be deadly.  In the United Kingdom the British national health service system has already sent out warning letters to 600 neurologists urging them to be vigilant for GBS.   September 9, 2009 XXXXX MEDICAL CENTER, Inc.   Greetings to all,

Today I would like to update you on what's happening with the now politically correctly named H1N1 virus.   In the last several months since the virus initially emerged, there have been cases reported in every country and every state in the USA.  There have been upwards of 600 deaths worldwide.

  Recently estimates have been put forth indicating 90,000 people will die from H1N1 this year.  I don’t know what that number is based on, but it seems awfully high to me.

  I’d like to outline for you some facts about regular flu and swine flu.

They both have the same symptoms.  They are both Influenza type A, just different strains.  They both respond to anti-virals, although the swine flu is resistant to the cheap generic drugs, unfortunately. 

They are both passed from one person to another the same way…hand to hand and hand to face, shaking hands, nail biting, etc.

The main differences between the flu types is media hype and dollars to be made.  Cynical? Yes, but that’s how I see it.   The key to prevention is good hygiene practices.  Wash your hands frequently.  I cannot overemphasize that point enough. 

WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY.  If you must wipe your face, use a Kleenex.  Cough into a Kleenex or into your sleeve.  Wash your hands.  And finally, wash your hands…a lot.  Please.  Did I mention that washing your hands is a good idea?   What to do if you have flu symptoms. 

Having the flu of any kind is miserable.  The best thing to do, especially if the symptoms are relatively mild, is to stay home and rest.  I have attached to this email a short blurb on what you can do at home. 

If you have chronic underlying health issues such as heart disease of any kind, asthma, COPD or emphysema, diabetes, obesity, allergies, etc etc, this may hit you a bit harder.  So far it appears that those at most risk, unfortunately are the younger people, that is kids.    If you feel you need to be seen, let us know and we will do our best to work you in.  We do have influenza testing to distinguish type A and type B, but we do not have H1N1 testing capabilities.  The state lab does that, and they do not suggest testing unless you are severely ill.  During the surveillance period last spring, 95% of type A influenza illnesses were the H1N1 variety.  For the most part, if you test positive for type A you can assume you have the H1N1 or swine flu.   There is a lot in the media lately about the pending vaccine.  What I am about to say to you is not conventional wisdom and some in the public health sector will not appreciate this. 

However, I do not serve the state of XXXXXXXX, I serve you.

  So here is my take on the vaccine. 

I will not get it myself, nor will I give it to my family.  I think that statement tells you quite a bit. 

I will be getting the routine old-fashioned flu shot, however.  They will be available sooner this year due to the threat of swine flu.   Let me explain my stance on this vaccine. 

In 1976 there was a swine flu outbreak and the drug companies rushed to market a swine flu vaccine. 

There were a number of cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome associated with the vaccine.  GBS is an acute nerve degenerative disease that can cause death.  Within 10 weeks the vaccine was pulled from the market in 1976.  In all fairness, it is not known if the vaccine caused GBS or if it would have occurred anyway. 

In any case, the GBS cases occurred in people soon after they received the vaccine.  GBS cases do occur normally in a given population. 

In fact, we had one case last month that was unrelated to vaccines or flu like symptoms.  See this link.   In 2009, science has advanced in the identification skills of viruses, and in the manufacturing of vaccines.  However, 200 million doses in a few months seems a bit fast to me. 

The swine flu for the vast majority of people will be minor. 

It will be annoying and miserable, but should not be life threatening.   I prefer to take my chances with swine flu as I prefer not increasing my risk of getting GBS. 

The British National Health Service has issued letters to neurologists asking them to be on the lookout for increased numbers of GBS cases, once the vaccine begins deployment.    .  See this link

Now, I am not a neurologist, but I doubt neurologists in the US have received such a letter from the CDC.   Recent studies on the 1918 worldwide swine flu epidemic that killed 50 million people have come to some interesting conclusions. 

It appears that many who died in that epidemic, may have actually died from streptococcal pneumonia as a secondary bacterial infection on top of the swine flu.  In actuality, the swine flu was not discovered until the mid 1930’s. See this link

   This is a good time to urge you to get a Pneumovax shot, which is a vaccine against pneumococcal pneumonia.  This is the so called “pneumonia shot” and normally is good for life.  But for my patients I like to boost it every 10 years.   So what should you do? 

In regards to the vaccine, that is an individual choice for you to make. 

You know my own personal choice already. 

If you have a child with chronic health problems, you should be in contact with the specialists who care for your child, before choosing to take the vaccine.   This is not a decision to be made lightly.  You should be in the process now of making your decision.   I will not have swine flu vaccines in my office.  At this point, I do not know who will have them, but I am reasonably sure the XXXXX County Public Health Department will have them.   I believe that the vast majority of my patients will come through this without significant problems.

  There will be some deaths from the swine flu this season, make no mistake.  That is the unavoidable and unfortunate truth. 

However, every year roughly 35,000 people in the USA die from the regular flu every year.  And we know for a fact that 100% of us will die at some point. 

However, like you, I prefer that it not be this year, and certainly not due to the flu.    I hope this sheds some light on the subject.  I welcome feedback via email or phone calls.  I will do my best to answer your questions and concerns.  There will be updates on our website as they become available, To Your Good Health,   XXXXXXXXXXXXX MD       Another interesting link 

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