Feb 16 2010
Epstein Barr Virus and the Swine Flu Vaccine
Many Epstein Barr patients have asked me about the safety of the swine flu vaccine for their immune-compromised condition. Once you know the facts it is up to you to make a personal choice of what is right for you.
Since the WHO’s declaration of a pandemic in June 2009, swine flu has caused just 14000 deaths worldwide – a fraction of the number who die from seasonal flu. Certainly it is a contagious virus and can be dangerous in children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with poor resistance like those battling asthma, lung disease or immune conditions like Epstein Barr virus.
The swine flu vaccine has come under fire with claims from leading scientists and doctors warning of potentially serious side effects. These need to be considered if you have Epstein Barr virus.
Minor side effects of the vaccine may include: soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given; mild fever and mild muscle aches. For FluMist, the nasal spray vaccine, minor side effects include runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, chills, tiredness, weakness, mild headache, mild muscle aches and mild fever. These side effects of the swine flu vaccine are very similar to the symptoms of Epstein Barr.
Life-threatening allergic reactions to either form of vaccine are very rare but people who have allergies to eggs or chicken protein should not get a swine flu vaccine.
It is speculated that swine flu vaccine may be associated with Guillan-Barre Syndrome (GBS) although this link is not clear. Some injectable H1N1 vaccines contain a preservative called thimerosol. Although some people have suggested that thimerosol might be related to autism, extensive studies have as yet found no clear association.
Some doctors are insisting that their Epstein Barr and Chronic Fatigue patients get the swine flu vaccine because of their reduced resistance. If you do decide to go with your doctor’s request then there are precautions you can take to minimise damage to your body.
Immediately after the injection place a cold compress on the injection site. A cold bath or shower directed onto the site can also help. Continue to apply cold treatments to the site especially if you have symptoms of fever, fatigue, irritability or flu-like symptoms.
Take vitamin C at 1000mg five times a day, zinc at 50 mg a day, vitamin E at 400mg a day and a good multivitamin for at least a week after the vaccine . The omega 3 oils like those found in fish oil or flaxseed oil can reduce redness and inflammation. You can also add the anti-inflammatory foods like ginger, turmeric and curcumin into your diet. If possible have a fresh juice daily with added parsley and celery. Drink plenty of water and rest your body if tired.
The other option to having the swine flu vaccine is for Epstein Barr patients to build up their resistance naturally with an immune-boosting diet, herbs, nutrients, daily sunshine, graded exercise and stress management. All these therapies are discussed in detail in “Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures”. If you or are a loved one are suffering from Epstein Barr virus or swine flu reactions then this information is a good place to start.
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