Hi all, I saw Dr. Kerr for years and I think I recall at the second symposium, one of the doctors stating that he would never take the flu shots, nor would have his children get them. Dr. Kerr never advised me to have the flu shot, nor did he advise against it. I don't think it is something he can discuss because of where he works and how he gets paid.
I did have a pneumonia shot this year because of my heart surgery, yet was advised by my neuro here and my internist to inform them immediately of any neurological symptoms. I will not have the flu shot, and especially not the swine flu shot. I have been advised against them both by my current team of doctors and I do believe they have my interests at heart, not any drug company. Once again, every person is different and what my doctors advise me, is not necessarily true for anyone else. Everyone should ask their doctors and then make their own decision for their health. I do believe that there are some that get TM from vaccines, it is one of the risk factors stated. Luck of the draw, 1 in every 100, 000 is pretty good odds, though it sucks if you are the one! Lori From: Tracey L. Black [mailto:tracey.bl...@hnoins.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:26 PM To: roseofr...@aol.com; jan...@centurytel.net; cakal...@embarqmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine Has anyone talked with Dr. Kerr to see how he feels about the Flu Vaccine and the Swine Flu Vaccine? I am just curious to see if he would tell everyone to get it or if he would tell everyone with TM to stay away from it... I really don't want to have my daughter, Ashlee, get either vaccine b/c of her having TM. I don't want my other children to get the shots either b/c I don't want to chance another child with TM..... Tracey L. Black Certified Insurance Service Representative Hockley & O'Donnell Insurance Agency Phone- 717-334-6741, x 29 Fax-717-334-3414 My hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thank you for providing information to us. Please be aware that no coverage is bound and no change to your insurance program is confirmed until verified by a licensed agent during regular business hours. If you do not hear from us within 1 business day, please re-contact us in case your information has not been retained From: roseofr...@aol.com [mailto:roseofr...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:21 PM To: jan...@centurytel.net; cakal...@embarqmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I am totally convinced it was the preservative (Thimerosol) in the vaccine that caused my TM....and my neuro concurs. It's a very difficult thing to actually prove since there are so many things that can cause TM. I remember the day I got the shot....the nurse was extolling the virtues of that vaccine...telling me how it was going to prevent me from getting ALL of the strains of flu viruses out there . After I got the shot she handed me a copy of the paperwork I had signed......when I got home I read it and one of the side effects listed was Transverse Myelitis. That day I didn't know what TM was so didn't think much of it until I was hit, paralyzed and diagnosed. Wish I'd read the paperwork FIRST but we tend to believe whatever our health care providers tell us. My suggestion to anyone considering getting the swine flu vaccine or the seasonal flu vaccine is this: insist on a preservative-free vaccine. ~ Lynn In a message dated 9/1/2009 7:46:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: Lyn, Are you saying that your flu shot gave you TM? Have they proven that? Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: roseofr...@aol.com To: cakal...@embarqmail.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I'm with Laura and Candy. I wound up paralyzed from the flu shot I received 12 years ago so I won't be getting the swine flu vaccine either...! By the way, I haven't had the flu or a cold for 12 years. I take supplements and really keep up my levels of Vitamin D3....that stuff is a gold mine and it's not expensive. The reason people get the flu in the winter is not because of the cold weather....it's because they don't get enough sunshine....that's what it takes for our bodies to make vitamin D3. Hugs, Lynn _____ _____
