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According to MSNBC, government officials are now saying that a booster shot is needed to make sure the swine flu vaccine will be effective in preventing the swine flu for children under ten years of age. For those parents choosing to vaccinate their children, and school districts who have hustled to provide the option of in-school vaccines, the struggle begins again. Even in the Washington DC area, from Maryland to Virginia, people have been waiting in long lines for the swine flu vaccine, and calling doctors only to find out the H1N1 flu shot is unavailable, or the recommended form is unavailable.
Is a shortage of the swine flu vaccine a blessing in disguise?
This year, many people are unsure what exactly to think about the swine flu and the swine flu vaccine. Is it an epidemic? A national emergency? A conspiracy? An absolute mess of dangerous chemicals, mixed messages, drug companies with bad reputations (often for a reason), and extreme warnings to either get vaccinated, or to not get vaccinated? The truth may be found once the smoke clears, meanwhile, some people are having serious adverse effects to the vaccine, and some are having serious adverse effects to the flu. For those who are interested in the vaccine, yet are facing a shortage, and for those opting to not have the swine flu vaccination in the first place, there are natural preventative measures that can offer protection, with the bonus of no negative side effects.
Natural remedies to strengthen the body’s defenses during the swine flu vaccine shortage
There are a number of healing foods which can be easily incorporated into the diet to enhance immune health. Try garlic for its antimicrobial properties, yogurt for the beneficial probiotics, aloe vera juice for its immune stimulating properties, green leafy vegetables for energizing chlorophyll, and berries for their healing bioflavonoids. Eat these foods as often as possible, use garlic too cook with, serve yogurt and berries with lunch, make a smoothie with aloe vera juice, berries and yogurt, eat a salad each day at dinner time.
Herbal therapy is also a safe and effective way to help prevent the flu, or treat an infection. Chamomile tea is perfect for children as it has a sweet, apple-blossom taste, and antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties. Peppermint tea helps fight an infection by stimulating the release of toxins through sweating. Echinacea tea is particularly useful for defending the body from microbes. Nettle tea is loaded with valuable nutrition that will help the body fight off disease. All of these herbs are safe for children.
Other simple, yet effective preventative measures include plenty of sleep, a clean environment, fresh air, and sunlight.
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...while waiting for the vaccine, why not be pro-active? Families can adopt healthy immune system habits which will not leave you at the mercy of big government. Dr. Pedre wrote a very comprehensive guide, including an overview on the vaccine and diet tips and natural remedies. theultimateswineflusurvivalguide.com/
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