I would like to add something for everyones information, I just did a Google search by typing in "Can a flu shot cause a shingles outbreak" and a most unusual article came up, apparently the CDC at the beginning of last year released a public health report for Doctors and Public Health officials which stated that they recommend that all older adults receive a Shingles Vaccine. This vaccine is made by the huge pharmaceutical company Merck and it cost $150.00 per shot and it needs to be renewed every few years. Call me paranoid if you want, but doesn't it seem strange that people who received a flu shot this year are now reporting out breaks of shingles, this after the CDC recommended that all baby boomer's receive a $150.00 annual Shingles vaccine from a company they have dealings with on a regular bases?, by the way MERCK also produces most of the yearly Flu Vaccines.
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I would like to add something for everyones information, I just did a Google search by typing in "Can a flu shot cause a shingles outbreak" and a most unusual article came up, apparently the CDC at the beginning of last year released a public health report for Doctors and Public Health officials which stated that they recommend that all older adults receive a Shingles Vaccine. This vaccine is made by the huge pharmaceutical company Merck and it cost $150.00 per shot and it needs to be renewed every few years. Call me paranoid if you want, but doesn't it seem strange that people who received a flu shot this year are now reporting out breaks of shingles, this after the CDC recommended that all baby boomer's receive a $150.00 annual Shingles vaccine from a company they have dealings with on a regular bases?, by the way MERCK also produces most of the yearly Flu Vaccines.
January 8, 2009 - 12:08pmThis Comment
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