By Cate Nelson •
August 24, 2009
Like most families, you’re probably being bombarded by the media regarding swine flu: precautions, symptoms, and the availability of the shot.
First, you need to know this: most widely available doses of the swine flu vaccine will contain thimerosal, a mercury-laden preservative that has been removed from most vaccines on the Recommended Immunization Schedule over fears of neurological effects.
Also, there are ways you can protect even the littlest members of your family, without giving them a vaccine.
What? It’s either stock up on the Tamiflu or line up for the vaccine? Not so fast, there…
By Jennifer Lance •
April 27, 2009
The number of people dying and being admitted to hospitals from swine flu grows 25 percent each day. Officials fear that between 15% and 50% of the population might contract the illness. One surprising consequence of the swine flu outbreak is its effect on the value of the US dollar and the price of crude oil.
By Levi Novey •
April 27, 2009
Investigations now reveal that the swine flu epidemic that began in Mexico and spread worldwide is probably connected to pollution caused by unsanitary pig breeding farms in the region.
Various news outlets are covering the story, and here are some excerpts from articles where you can find more information about this breaking news:
By Jake Richardson •
February 24, 2009
The virus Ebola Reston has been identifed in 6,000 domestic pigs in the Phillipines.
Ebola Reston is not the same type as the Zaire, Bundibugyo and Sudan strains, which can cause serious illness and death. It is thought to be the first time Ebola has been documented in pigs.
Like most families, you’re probably being bombarded by the media regarding swine flu: precautions, symptoms, and the availability of the shot.
