Thimerosal and the Flu Vaccine

There is still a great deal of concern in the press and especially cyberspace regarding Thimerosal, which is a mercury containing compound.  This is despite a wealth of evidence that it in no way leads to, or causes, autism.  However, Read more

Scare Tactics: Understanding the 1976 Flu

If you have not already run across this anti-flu vaccine scare tactic, you almost certainly will soon. The other day I got a handout while walking around my local farmer’s market.  It was full of scare tactics and loads of mis-information about the the risks of the swine flu vaccine. While I agree there are risks with virtually any medical therapy, you must understand those risks and put them in perspective. That is my hope with this post. Read more

Pregnancy in 1918 and 1957

There is a great deal of talk in the media about the Influenza pandemic of 1918 ( Some call it the Spanish Flu).  Others talk about the horrors of the pandemic of 1957.  Below is an excerpt from Medical History which depicts the FACTS associated with the 1918 and 1957 pandemic as they relate to child and maternal mortality.  I must admit Read more

H1N1 and Pregnancy

Since we are currently expecting our second child and my wife will be pregnant pretty much the entirety of this year’s Flu season, I have taken a special interest in H1N1 and pregnancy.  While I cannot tell you what to do or what is best for your family,  I thought I would make a series of posts on the most up-to-date info I find regarding the Swine Flu and pregnancy. Read more