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Swine Flu Update
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Have you had your Swine Flu vaccination yet? Likely not. Although the vaccine is currently being produced, it takes time, and America just doesn’t have the facilities to meet our own demand. Only 20% of the flu vaccines used in this country are produced in the US, because the stringent government controls on medical research and development have made it economically unfeasible for private pharmaceutical companies to produce them. 70% of all the vaccines produced in the world come from Europe, and they may become hesitant to export them to the US, and may not want to deny them to their own citizens if this flu turns out to be as serious as some think.
So far the World Health Organization has reported 95,000 cases of Swine Flu, with 429 associated deaths. Other flu-related deaths total over half a million a year, so the Swine Flu deaths don’t appear that alarming. However, the percentage of deaths and the rate of spread of the disease are the cause of concern. Therefore, until these vaccines become more available, just take extra measures to be safe and protect your health and thus your resistance to viral attack.
The common things you are probably already aware of are prevention and lifestyle. Stay away from anyone with flu symptoms, use wipes on shopping cart handles, and if you develop severe symptoms, contact your doctor right away. On the lifestyle side, get plenty of rest and water, eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables, avoid sugar like the plague, and floss your teeth! Seriously! I’ve seen research that claims up to 90% of all other diseases stem from gum disease, the most critical of which is lung disease. The primary target of Swine Flu is the respiratory system and the main cause of respiratory weakness is gum disease. The premier concern for anyone wishing to protect their lungs should be periodontal health. This includes flossing and brushing of course, and regular cleanings, which have been called “the best bargain in dentistry”.
Dr. Moulton’s article was published in the Desert Valley Times, July 2009
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