I have also heard that if you have had the flu shot for more than 5 years straight, you will be more likely to develop Alzheimer's. I have received the shot for at least 37 years straight. Does anyone know if this is true? I don't have Alzheimer's in my Family. But I take care of my husband who is in stage 6 of the disease. It is scaring me now to think that I might be the next one to get it!
When I was 2 I got Rubella. It caused me to run such a high fever that I had permanent brain damage, causing a seizure disorder that is with me to this day. Back then they didn't have vaccinations. My kids got all of them, and I get the flu shot every year.
I rather error on the side of prevention.
I do believe the flu vaccine and other vaccines can cause dementia. Mercury is a known neurotoxin, as is Aluminum (also used as an adjuvant in vaccines). Easy to look this up. I suggest you look up Dr. Joseph Mercola's health website, There have been dozens of studies on this subject. Many of the studies show the connection between sudden onset autism in young children right after they receive certain combination vaccines. Again, could be caused by certain ingredients and preservatives found in the vaccines.
You can't believe the so-called findings from one small study or from studies done by the drug companies. The FDA and AMA are financially supported by these drug companies, so their "studies" are not impartial.
I'll say it again: look up Dr.Joseph Mercola and subscribe to his newsletter and type in "dementia" or "Alzeimers" in the search box. This is the best health/medical website to consult.
I am in no way connected to Dr. Mercola, in case you were wondering!
Myth 6: Flu shots increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Reality: A theory linking flu shots to a greatly increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease has been proposed by a U.S. doctor whose license was suspended by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Several mainstream studies link flu shots and other vaccinations to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and overall better health.
A Nov. 27, 2001, Canadian Medical Journal report suggests older adults who were vaccinated against diphtheria or tetanus, polio, and influenza seemed to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those not receiving these vaccinations. The full text of this report is posted on the journal’s Web site.
A report in the Nov. 3, 2004, JAMA found that annual flu shots for older adults were associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes. The abstract of that report is posted on PubMed.