Speaking of flu shots

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

 

Recently we had a thread going re; flu shots.  I came across this article

today.  It seems that people who had regular flu shots were more likely to get

the swine flu.  Interesting reading.  In the end, the author recommends

optimizing your Vit D levels to prevent getting sick w/the flu.  Since low Vit D

levels are associated w/RA (and many other things), it's probably a good idea

for people w/RA to keep track of their Vit D levels.  This may be standard

procedure for all RA patients, I don't know.  Just thought I'd post this link as

an FYI;

 

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/01/regular-flu-vaccin\

e-actually-increases-risk-of-swine-flu.aspx

Sheryl

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sheryl.  Great to know that...... Hugs,     Barbara

[Guest guest]

It's a good reminder. I am so lazy about taking my extra D or even calcium+D.

Kate F

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From: Sheryl <Arrow31298@...>

Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 1:56:10 PM

Subject: [ ] Speaking of flu shots

Hi All,

Recently we had a thread going re; flu shots. I came across this article today.

It seems that people who had regular flu shots were more likely to get the swine

flu. Interesting reading. In the end, the author recommends optimizing your

Vit D levels to prevent getting sick w/the flu. Since low Vit D levels are

associated w/RA (and many other things), it's probably a good idea for people

w/RA to keep track of their Vit D levels. This may be standard procedure for

all RA patients, I don't know. Just thought I'd post this link as an FYI;

http://articles. mercola.com/ sites/articles/ archive/2010/ 05/01/regular-

flu-vaccine- actually- increases- risk-of-swine- flu.aspx

Sheryl