Vaccine Means Holiday Hugs OK, Study Says

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Vaccine Means Holiday Hugs OK, Study Says

Drug Curbs Bacterial Infections

ALICIA CHANG, AP Science Writer

POSTED: 3:04 pm MST December 23, 2009

UPDATED: 6:57 pm MST December 23, 2009

 

LOS ANGELES -- More hugs, fewer bugs. Holiday visits have become safer for grandparents thanks to a childhood vaccine that has dramatically curbed infections spread by kids, a new study finds. For years, serious bacterial infections spiked among older adults around Christmas and New Year's, presumably because of contact with germy children. However, only one such spike has occurred since 2000, when the vaccine, Prevnar, came on the market, researchers report. The vaccine is advised for children under 2. It fights common types of strep bacteria that cause illnesses ranging from mild ear infections to severe pneumonia and meningitis.

The vaccine has done " a terrific job of preventing transmission from children to adults not only around the holidays, but during other times of the year as well, " said Dr. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. was part of the new research, reported in a letter to the editor in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine. Scientists studied illness patterns between 1995 and 2006. Infections surged among older adults every year during the holidays before the vaccine was available. Scientists suspected the increase came from contact with contagious kids during family gatherings. Women were most at risk, possibly because they were around kids more. Infections, though, tapered off after the vaccine came out in 2000. The only exception was during the 2004-2005 holiday season; it's unclear why. Many people carry the bacteria in their nose and throat without becoming sick. The illness is spread by direct contact with an infected person. Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache or ear pain. Prevnar is the world's top-selling vaccine. It's made by Wyeth, which was acquired by Pfizer Inc. this year. The vaccine protects against seven of the most common strains of strep bacteria. A new version that defends against six additional strains is awaiting government approval.

Additional Resources:

New England Journal

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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There's survey on the link, too. The pro-flu shots have it so far.

Winnie Vaccine Means Holiday Hugs OK, Study Saysvaccinations > Some quality journalism for your reading enjoyment...> > Just a reminder, I'm still on "no mail" here on the list. If you > would like> to get in touch with me, please feel free to do so via personal email.> > Merry Christmas, everyone! > > > > > http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/22048403/detail.html> > Vaccine Means Holiday Hugs OK, Study Says *Drug Curbs Bacterial > Infections**ALICIA CHANG, AP Science Writer*> > POSTED: 3:04 pm MST December 23, 2009> UPDATED: 6:57 pm MST December 23, 2009> > *LOS ANGELES -- *More hugs, fewer bugs. Holiday visits have > become safer for> grandparents thanks to a childhood vaccine that has dramatically > curbedinfections spread by kids, a new study finds.> > For years, serious bacterial infections spiked among older > adults around> Christmas and New Year's, presumably because of contact with > germy children.> However, only one such spike has occurred since 2000, when the > vaccine,Prevnar, came on the market, researchers report.> > The vaccine is advised for children under 2. It fights common > types of strep> bacteria that cause illnesses ranging from mild ear infections > to severe> pneumonia and meningitis.> > The vaccine has done "a terrific job of preventing transmission from> children to adults not only around the holidays, but during > other times of> the year as well," said Dr. of the Centers for > Disease Control> and Prevention.> > was part of the new research, reported in a letter to the > editor in> Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine.> > Scientists studied illness patterns between 1995 and 2006. > Infections surged> among older adults every year during the holidays before the > vaccine was> available. Scientists suspected the increase came from contact with> contagious kids during family gatherings. Women were most at > risk, possibly> because they were around kids more.> > Infections, though, tapered off after the vaccine came out in > 2000. The only> exception was during the 2004-2005 holiday season; it's unclear why.> > Many people carry the bacteria in their nose and throat without > becomingsick. The illness is spread by direct contact with an > infected person.> Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache or ear pain.> > Prevnar is the world's top-selling vaccine. It's made by Wyeth, > which was> acquired by Pfizer Inc. this year. The vaccine protects against > seven of the> most common strains of strep bacteria. A new version that > defends against> six additional strains is awaiting government approval.> > *Additional Resources:*> > - New England Journal > - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention > > *Copyright 2009 by The Associated> Press.> All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,> rewritten or redistributed.*>

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See http://www.vaccineriskawareness.com/Prevnar-Vaccination for the side-effects. As usual, all is not as rosy as the media lets on.

Ingredients of the vaccine are: Streptococcus pneumoniae, diphtheria CRM protein, casamino acids, yeast extract, ammonium sulphate, aluminium.

The aluminum that's in the vaccine will cause brain lesions. Also there's usually wild viruses in the brew too. It seems that all vaccines are

designed to, at best, dumb down the recipient of the jab.

D. Mindock

Vaccine Means Holiday Hugs OK, Study Says

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Vaccine Means Holiday Hugs OK, Study Says

Drug Curbs Bacterial Infections

ALICIA CHANG, AP Science Writer

POSTED: 3:04 pm MST December 23, 2009

UPDATED: 6:57 pm MST December 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES -- More hugs, fewer bugs. Holiday visits have become safer for grandparents thanks to a childhood vaccine that has dramatically curbed infections spread by kids, a new study finds. For years, serious bacterial infections spiked among older adults around Christmas and New Year's, presumably because of contact with germy children. However, only one such spike has occurred since 2000, when the vaccine, Prevnar, came on the market, researchers report. The vaccine is advised for children under 2. It fights common types of strep bacteria that cause illnesses ranging from mild ear infections to severe pneumonia and meningitis.

The vaccine has done "a terrific job of preventing transmission from children to adults not only around the holidays, but during other times of the year as well," said Dr. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. was part of the new research, reported in a letter to the editor in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine. Scientists studied illness patterns between 1995 and 2006. Infections surged among older adults every year during the holidays before the vaccine was available. Scientists suspected the increase came from contact with contagious kids during family gatherings. Women were most at risk, possibly because they were around kids more. Infections, though, tapered off after the vaccine came out in 2000. The only exception was during the 2004-2005 holiday season; it's unclear why. Many people carry the bacteria in their nose and throat without becoming sick. The illness is spread by direct contact with an infected person. Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache or ear pain. Prevnar is the world's top-selling vaccine. It's made by Wyeth, which was acquired by Pfizer Inc. this year. The vaccine protects against seven of the most common strains of strep bacteria. A new version that defends against six additional strains is awaiting government approval.

Additional Resources:

New England Journal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.