The best way to protect yourself from the "flu" is to receive the 2004-2005 influenza vaccine.
The injectable form of the vaccine is composed of inactivated (killed) viral strains.
Influenza vaccine strains are grown in chicken eggs, harvested and then purified. The vaccine
is tested for purity, safety, and it's ability to promote antibody production. Protection
develops usually two weeks after receiving the shot. A second type vaccine was approved in
2003. It is a nasal spray formula sold commercially as FluMist that is also known as Live
Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV). This form of vaccination is composed of live but weakened
strains of the influenza virus that is sprayed into the nostrils.
The influenza vaccine is safe and effective. A good match of the viral strains included in
the vaccine can prevent influenza symptoms in 70% - 90% of healthy young adults. Among frail
elderly individuals the percentages are cut in half to 30% - 40%. This is because they are
less able to make antibodies to protect themselves.
Some influenza vaccines contain thimerosal, which is a form of mercury used as a preservative.
There is no evidence this preservative is harmful to the body; however, as with all vaccines and
medications, there may be side effects of the influenza
vaccine. The most common is soreness of the site where the injection is given that lasts up to
two days. In some cases the person may develop mild influenza symptoms within 6-12 hours after
receiving the vaccine.
No vaccine can give an individual 100% protection from influenza symptoms. The vaccine strains
are not always a good match; this is why it is important to exercise other options in addition
to or in place of the flu shot. The body's immune system has to develop antibodies to fight a
viral infection. The best way to protect your self from symptoms of influenza is by keeping your
immune defense system in optimal condition.
Växa's Flu Prevention
Pac is a Scientifically Advanced homeopathic medicinal
strategy engineered to naturally support the function,
and thereby the resistance, of the Immune System. When
the Immune System is weakened it is prone to common
bacterial and viral infections, including influenza,
colds, chronic fatigue, laryngitis, asthma, and emphysema,
as well as bacillary dysentery, toxic radiation and
chemical poisoning (and the defective elimination of
such poisons), vaccinal poisonings, herpes simplex &
zoster (shingles), mononucleosis and lymphadenitis,
anemia, typhoid and typhus fever, encephalitis, hepatitis,
tuberculosis, pneumonia, septic blood, and auto-infections,
and subsequent diminution of the population of red blood
cells. Växa's Flu Prevention
Pac is formulated to provide nutritional support
for the Immune System.
