I really need this to be posted to email groups of veterans, please  help.
 
The request is made ANY GULF WAR VETERANS OF OPERATION DESERT STORM THAT 
HAVE EXPERIENCED VISION PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL :  _DSNurse@..._
(mailto:DSNurse@...)
 
 
Vision problems with gulf  war vets with CFS needs to be investigated!
 
 
 
 
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[Pathology of the organ of vision in chronic fatigue syndrome]
[Article in Russian]
    *   _Frolov  VM_
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term="Frolov+VM"[Author]) , 
    *   _Petrunia  AM_
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term="Petrunia+AM"[Author]) .
218 patients were examined and the chronic fatigue syndrome  (CFS) was
diagnosed in them on the basis of clinical-and-immunologic data. 126  somatically
healthy persons of the same age and sex were in the control group.  Vascular
pathology of the vision organ was found in 153 (70.2%) persons, and  dystrophic
pathology was found in 115 (52.8%) persons. A combination of vascular  and
dystrophic pathologies of the vision organ was diagnosed in 46 (21.1%)  patients.
The detection of vision pathology in the CFS patients essentially  exceeded
the morbidity of similar pathology in the controls. No reliable  differences of
refraction anomalies were found between the CFS patients and the  controls.
PMID: 13678013 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
 
The key here is that a lot of clues and hints to cancer, vascular problems, 
neurological diseases can be found in the full examination of the eyes!   MS,
parkinson's, Lupus, Cancers, sclerosis, autoimmune disorders.
A lot of times vision changes are the earliest changes that will be able to 
be found easily if examined!
 
Now the gulf war veterans have higher occurrence of brain cancers, ALS,  MS 
so it might behoove all of us gulf war veterans, veterans advocates, 
supporters to look at resources re does the VA have adequate high level 
neuro-opthamologist to help?, do we need fee basis, do we need just a little bit  of
research into very specific areas?, do we need VA benefits to look at  this?  do we
need legislation to do any of the above?
 
DO we need to push UTSW med to at least do one study?
 
Also the problem with hearing re ringing in ears that leads us to think 
about chemical posioning otology and effect on nerves and demylineration? 
Ototoxicity?
 
These are definite areas that could help prove a connection THAT HAVE NOT 
BEEN INCLUDED.
 
_http://www.optometry.co.uk/files/31bf9ce890a566df38393231decff1a5_mort2000063
0.pdf_
(http://www.optometry.co.uk/files/31bf9ce890a566df38393231decff1a5_mort20000630.pdf)
 
 
    
Neuro-optham.....vasculitis  problems from Vaccines too.
So we have chemicals(all  sources re sarin, pesticides,vaccine)Plus
infections that can be  traced.....
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Vaccine  Ingredients
It is difficult to  determine every single ingredient of any particular
vaccine, as not all  ingredients have to be revealed, but we do know that the
influenza vaccine  contains at least beta-propiolactone, mercury and aluminium
(aluminum)  compounds, detergent or solvent-detergent, embryonated eggs and one or
 more strains of the influenza virus. The virus is in far higher numbers 
than what is enough for a person to contract the virus naturally, if  and when
they are susceptible. 
Note that the  beta-propiolactone in the vaccine does not permanently
inactivate  the virus. Once the brew is injected and the contents disperse around 
the body, the virus can revert to its former virulence. Hence the oft  reported
sizeable influenza outbreaks in nursing homes soon after  vaccination
programs.
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ingredients that are  under a .05% concentration level, we do not know what other
ingredients  are specifically in the influenza vaccine, but in _Vaccine
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vaccines in general.
Documented Vaccine  Effects
·      bad  case of the flu (headache, fever, feeling of malaise and other
flu  symptoms requiring confinement to bed ("10% recipients" - a  conservative
figure, I would say) and often leaving lingering illness  [_1_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#1) ]),
·      confusion/derailing/weakening  of immune system, resulting in
increased susceptibility to any viral and  bacterial infection, e.g. HIV, hepatitis C,
etc [_2_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#3) ],
·      exacerbation  (or first ever attack) of asthma (8%), bronchitis,
pneumonia,  Legionnaires’ disease and other pulmonary complications [_3_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#3)  and _6_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#6) ], 
·      anaphylactic  shock (potentially fatal), not only where there is an
allergy to egg [_4_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#4) ],
·      vasculitis  and joint problems - arthritis, arthralgia, myalgia, 
lupus, edema,  (poly)arteritis  [_5_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#5)
],
·      neurological  disorders  -  many different types  and manifestations
(including Parkinson’s Disease) [_6_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#6) ],
·      blood  abnormalities - thrombocytopenia and severe neutropenia [_7_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#7) ],
·      optic  neuritus and permanent blindness [_8_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#8) ],
·      acute  transverse myelitis and myelopathy [_9_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#9) ],
·      aseptic  meningitis (which is the newer name for non-paralytic polio)
[_10_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#10) ], 
·      paralysis  [_11_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#11) ],
·      Guillain-Barre  syndrome (newer name for paralytic polio, causes
weakness, respiratory  failure, paralysis, possible death) (.001-.005% recorded for
the U.S.  swine-flu vaccine in 1976, particularly with subsequent flu
vaccination  1978-81) [_12_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#12) ],
·      encephalitis,  encephalomyelitis, causing mental problems such as
confusion and  hallucinations [_13_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#13)
],
·      multiple  sclerosis (can be initiated or exacerbated by influenza
vaccination) [_13a_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#13a) ]
·      heart  problems, e.g. pericarditis [_14_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#14) ],
·      skin  problems – ulcers, lesions, urticaria, bullous pemphigoid, etc
[_15_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#15) ],
·      anosmia  (loss of sense of smell) [_16_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#16) ],
·      damage  to metabolism [_17_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#17) ],
·      delerium  [_18_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#18) ]
·      death  [_19_ (http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#19) ]
·      many  other conditions documented in Hennessen  et al. (referenced
below under neurological disorders [_6_
(http://www.vaccination.inoz.com/flu.html#6) ]).
Any  impairment of the immune system (e.g. allergies, auto-immune diseases) 
increases the risk of harm from vaccination. 
Note  that even an article in New Woman magazine (1997) that was encouraging 
readers to get the vaccine, quoted an infectious diseases consultant at  the
Albert Hospital in Melbourne, Dr Chris Fairley, as saying that the  vaccine is
"highly effective and safe, except for those who are  pregnant, have
underlying illness or are over the age of 65" (emphasis  added). 
AND  YET...
...it  is these very groups of people that are most pressured to have the 
vaccine. Is this push promoted by the pharmaceutical industry because  these
groups are most likely to suffer problems from the vaccines which  will cause
them to be prescribed more profit-making drugs? I do not know  and I would like
to think not - if anyone can think of a better  explanation I would love to
hear it.
The following are some references for each of the  above effects:
[1] Contracting the  ‘flu
·     Bernad  Valles M, et al. [Adverse reactions to different types of
influenza  vaccines]. Med Clin (Barc). 1996 Jan 13;106(1):11-14.
·     Gerth  HJ. [Letter: Influenza following influenza vaccination]. Dtsch
Med  Wochenschr. 1976 Jul 2;101(27):1043. 
·     Goodman RA,  et al. Influenza and influenza vaccination. Am Fam
Physician. 1980  Jan;21(1):101-5.
[2]  Confusion/derailing/weakening of immune system
·     JAMA, April 28, 1993; Am J  Epidemiol, 1995;141:1089-96
·     Clin Exper Immunol,  1996;104(2):203-7; Ped Infec Dis J,
1996;15(3):197-203
·     Owensby JE,  et al.  Cellulitis and myositis caused by Agrobacterium
radiobacter  and Haemophilus parainfluenzae after influenza virus vaccination.
South  Med J. 1997 Jul;90(7):752-4.
[3] Pulmonary/respiratory  problems
·     Nicholson,  Karl G.; Nguyen-Van-Tam, Jonathan S.; Ahmed, Ala'eldin H.;
et al.  "Randomized Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial on Effect of
Inactivated  Influenza Vaccine on Pulmonary Function in Asthma" Lancet (01/31/98) Vol. 
351, No. 9099, p. 326;
·     Park CL, et  al. Does influenza vaccination exacerbate asthma? Drug
Saf. 1998  Aug;19(2):83-8. Review.
·     Jovanovic D. Respiratory  effects of live influenza virus vaccine. Am
Rev Respir Dis. 1977  Dec;116(6):1121.
·     Scheibner, V. Vaccination.  100 Years of Medical Research shows that
Vaccines Represent a Medical  Assault on the Immune System. Scheibner
Publications 1993 pp  198-199
[4] Anaphylactic  shock
·     Guillevin L,  et al.  [Hypersensitivity reaction following vaccination
against  influenza]. Presse Med. 1983 Jun 18;12(26):1668-9.  French.
·     Warren, W.R.  Encephalopathy due to Influenza Vaccine. A.M.A. Archives
of Internal  Medicine, 1956; 97:803
[5] Vasculitis and joint  problems 
·     J Rheumatology,  1997;24:1198-1202
·     J Rheumatology,  1993;20(8):1429-31
·     Beijer WE,  et al. [Polymyalgia rheumatica and influenza vaccination].
Dtsch Med  Wochenschr. 1993 Feb 5;118(5):164-5.
·     Biasi D, et  al. A case of reactive arthritis after influenza
vaccination. Clin  Rheumatol. 1994 Dec;13(4):645. 
·     Brown MA, et  al. Rheumatic complications of influenza vaccination.
Aust N Z J Med. 1994  Oct;24(5): 572-3. 
·     ConfinI, et  al. Erythromelalgia following influenza vaccine in a
child. Clin Exp  Rheumatol. 1997 Jan-Feb;15(1):111-3. 
·     Kelsall  JT, et al. Microscopic polyangiitis after influenza
vaccination. J  Rheumatol. 1997 Jun;24(6):1198-202. Review.    
·     Blumberg S,  et al. A possible association between influenza
vaccination and  small-vessel vasculitis. Arch Intern Med. 1980 Jun;140(6):847-8.  
·     Cannata J,  et al. Reactivation of vasculitis after influenza
vaccination. Br Med J  (Clin Res Ed). 1981 Aug 22;283(6290):526.     
·     Houston TP.  Small-vessel vasculitis following simultaneous influenza
and pneumococcal  vaccination. N Y State J Med. 1983 Oct-Nov;83(11-12):1182-3. 
 
·     Lohse A, et  al. Vascular purpura and cryoglobulinemia after influenza
vaccination.  Case-report and literature review. Rev Rhum Engl Ed. 1999 
Jun;66(6):359-60. 
·     Mader R, et  al. Systemic vasculitis following influenza
vaccination--report of 3 cases  and literature review. J Rheumatol. 1993 Aug;20(8):1429-31. 
Review.
·     Molina M, et  al.[Leukocytoclastic vasculitis secondary to flu
vaccination]. Med Clin  (Barc). 1990 Jun 9;95(2):78. 
·     Wharton CF,  et al. Letter: Polyarteritis after influenza vaccination.
Br Med J. 1974  May 11;2(914):331-2.
·     Ayvazian LF.  Influenza immunization and lupus erythematosus. Ann
Intern Med. 1979  Jan;90(1):127-8.
[6] Neurological disorders 
·     British  researchers report that there is a correlation between
pulmonary-function  abnormalities and complications due to flu vaccination…
·     Ehrengut, W.; Allerdist,  H.; Über neurologische Komplikationen nach
der Influenzaschutzimpfung.  Münch. med. Wschr., 1977;119/705-710 5. Rabin, J.;
JAMA, 1973;  225:63
·     Furlow TW  Jr.  Neuropathy after influenza vaccination [letter].
Lancet. 1977  Jan 29;1(8005):253-4. 
·     Graus F, et  al.     Acute necrotic myelopathy associated with 
influenza vaccination. Lancet. 1987 Jun 6;1(8545):1311-2.  
·     Hasselbacher  P.   Neuropathy after influenza vaccination [letter].
Lancet.  1977 Mar 5;1(8010):551-2. 
·     Heidel G, et  al. [Neurologic syndromes as atypical courses of
vaccination following  preventive influenza A vaccination]. Z Gesamte Hyg. 1985
Apr;31(4):218-20.  German. 
·     Hennessen, W.; Jacob, H.;  Quast, U.; Neurologische Affektionen nach
Influenza - Impfung. Der  Nervenarzt, 1978; 49/90-96. Hennessen et.al. called
the spectrum of  syndromes "remarkably wide" and noticed that in the course of a
 postvaccination disease process it is not rare for them to mingle into  many
different mixtures.
·     Herderschee  D, et al. [Myelopathy following influenza vaccination].
Ned Tijdschr  Geneeskd. 1995 Oct 21;139(42):2152-4. Dutch.  The emphasis upon
the  remarkably large number of cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome which resulted 
from the 1976 National Swine Influenza immunization program in the U.S.A. 
has obscured the fact that other neurological complications, involving the 
central nervous system also occurred. The anatomical distribution of  lesions is
almost identical with that seen following other types of  vaccination:
involvement of the brain, cerebellum, optic nerve, cranial  nerves and spinal cord
occurred…
·     Neuropathy  DyrFM.    Vaccination mononeuropathy. Ann Neurol. 1978 
May;3(5):468.
·     Neuropathy  Ehrengut W, et al. [Neurological complications after
influenza  vaccination]. MMW Munch Med Wochenschr. 1977 May 20;119(20):705-10.  
·     Poser C  .  Neurological complications of swine influenza  vaccination.
  Acta Neurol Scand 1982 Oct;66(4):413-31  
·     Scholl R, et  al. [Neurologic disorders following influenza
vaccination. A case report].  Med Welt. 1978 Nov 3;29(44):1707-9. 
·     Selvaraj N,  et al. Hemiparesis following influenza vaccination.
Postgrad Med J. 1998  Oct;74(876):633-5. 
·     Stohr M, et  al.[Neurologic diseases following influenza vaccination].
Med Welt. 1976  May 7;27(19):912-4.
·     Yahr MD, et  al. Relapsing encephalomyelitis following the use of
influenza vaccine.  Arch Neurol. 1972 Aug;27(2):182-3.
[7] Blood  abnormalities  
·     Clin Lab  Haematol 1998 Oct;20(5):285-7 - Cummins D, et al.
Haematological  changes associated with influenza vaccination in people aged over 65:
case  report and prospective study. Clin Lab Haematol. 1998  Oct;20(5):285-7.
·     Brown RC, et  al. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after influenza
vaccination. Br  Med J. 1973 May 5;2(861):303.
·     Casoli P, et  al. [Acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura after
anti-influenza  vaccination]. Medicina (Firenze). 1989  Oct-Dec;9(4):417-8.
·     Wattiaux MJ,  et al. [Rheumatoid purpura following influenza
vaccination]. Presse Med.  1988 Apr 9;17(13):649-50. 
·     Patel U, et  al. Henoch-Schonlein purpura after influenza vaccination.
Br Med J (Clin  Res Ed). 1988 Jun 25;296(6639):1800. 
·     Cummins D,  et al. Haematological changes associated with influenza
vaccination in  people aged over 65: case report and prospective study. Clin Lab
Haematol.  1998 Oct;20(5):285-7. 
·     Strom J.  Cytological changes in the urine in the form of
inclusion-bearing cells,  giant cells and haematuria after vaccination with inactivated
influenza  virus vaccine. A study with application of Millipore procedure and 
Papanicolaou staining. Scand J Infect Dis. 1976;8(1):21-5.  
[8] Optic neuritus and permanent  blindness  
·     Am J  Epidemiology;1997;124:703-704; 
·     J Neuro-Opthalmology,  1998,18:56-9; 
·     J Neuro-Opthalmology,  1996;16:182-4
·     Bienfang DC,  et al. Ocular abnormalities after influenza immunization.
Arch Ophthalmol.  1977 Sep;95(9):1649. 
·     Milkowski S.  [Ocular complications following influenza]. Wiad Lek.
1971 Jan  15;24(2):103-8.
·     Blanche P,  et al. Development of uveitis following vaccination for
influenza. Clin  Infect Dis. 1994 Nov;19(5):979. 
·     Hull TP, et  al. Optic neuritis after influenza vaccination. Am J
Ophthalmol. 1997  Nov;124(5):703-4. 
·     Kawasaki A,  et al. Bilateral anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
following influenza  vaccination. J Neuroophthalmol. 1998 Mar;18(1):56-9. 
·     Macoul KL.  Bilateral optic nerve atrophy and blindness following swine
influenza  vaccination. Ann Ophthalmol. 1982 Apr;14(4):398-9. 
·     Ray CL, et  al. Bilateral optic neuropathy associated with influenza
vaccination. J  Neuroophthalmol. 1996  Sep;16(3):182-4.         
·     Solomon A,  et al. Bilateral simultaneous corneal graft rejection after
influenza  vaccination. Am J Ophthalmol. 1996 Jun;121(6):708-9. 
[9] Acute transverse myelitis and  myelopathy  
·     J Neuroimaging,  1996;6:248-50; 
·     Muscle & Nerve,  1995;18;1199-1201;
·     Nederlands Tijd voor  Geneeskunde, 1995;139:2152-4
[10] Aseptic  meningitis 
·     Ichikawa N,  et al. [Recurrent aseptic meningitis following influenza
vaccination in a  case of systemic lupus erythematosus]. Rinsho Shinkeigaku.
1983  Jul;23(7):570-6.
[11] Paralysis
·     Felix,  J.K.; Schwartz, R.H.; Myers, G.J.; Isolated hypoglossal nerve 
paralysis following influenza vaccination. Am J Dis Child. 1976 
Jan;130(1):82-3.
·     Nederlands Tijd voor  Geneeskunde, 1995;139:2152-4
[12] Guillaine-Barre  syndrome 
Guillain-Barre  syndrome (newer name for paralytic polio, causes weakness,
respiratory  failure, paralysis, possible death) (.001-.005% recorded in
relation to  the U.S. swine-flu vaccine in 1976, particularly with subsequent flu 
vaccination 1978-81)
·     Am J  Epidemiology;1979;110:105-123
·     Beghi E, et  al. Guillain-Barre syndrome. Clinicoepidemiologic features
and effect of  influenza vaccine. Arch Neurol. 1985 Nov;42(11):1053-7. 
·     Breman  JG, et al. Guillain-Barre syndrome and its relationship to
swine influenza  vaccination in Michigan, 1976-1977. Am J Epidemiol. 1984
Jun;119(6):880-9.  
·     Bryan, J.; Noble, G.R.;  Guillain-Barré Syndrome after administration
of killed vaccines. Genf:  Ref: IABS Symposium on Influenza Immunization 
1.6-4.6.1977
·     Gurtovoi MI.  Discovery of a possible connection between vaccination
with inactivated  chromatographic influenza vaccine and the development of the 
Guillain-Barre syndrome.Tr Inst Im  Pastera.1985;63:78-81.
·     Keenlyside  RA, et al. Fatal Guillain-Barre syndrome after the national
influenza  immunization program. Neurology. 1980 Sep;30(9):929-33.
·     Langmuir AD,  et al.  An epidemiologic and clinical evaluation of
Guillain-Barre  syndrome reported in association with the administration of swine 
influenza vaccines. Am J Epidemiol.1984  Jun;119(6):841-79.
·     Lasky T, et  al. The Guillain-Barre syndrome and the 1992-1993 and
1993-1994 influenza  vaccines. N Engl J Med. 1998 Dec 17;339(25):1797-802. 
·     Mantel N.  Re: "An epidemiologic and clinical evaluation of
Guillain-Barre syndrome  reported in association with the administration of swine
influenza  vaccines". Am J Epidemiol. 1985 Apr;121(4):620-3. 
·     PelosiA, et  al.     [Influenza vaccination and  polyradiculoneuritis
of the Guillain-Barre type]. Medicina (Firenze). 1990  Apr-Jun;10(2):169.
·     Roscelli JD,  et al.   Guillain-Barre syndrome and influenza
vaccination in  the US Army, 1980-1988. Am J Epidemiol. 1991 May 1;133(9):952-5.  
·     Schonberger  LB, et al.    Guillain-Barre syndrome: its epidemiology
and  associations with influenza vaccination. Ann Neurol. 1981;9 Suppl:31-8.  
·     Schonberger  LB, et al. Guillain-Barre syndrome following vaccination
in the National  Influenza Immunization Program, United States, 1976--1977.  Am
J  Epidemiol. 1979 Aug;110(2):105-23.  
·     Ward  DL.   Re: "Guillain-Barre syndrome and influenza vaccination in 
the US Army, 1980-1988". Am J Epidemiol. 1992 Aug 1;136(3):374-6.  
·     [No authors  listed] [Vaccination and the Guillain-Barre syndrome]. Ned
Tijdschr  Geneeskd. 1978 Nov 11;122(45):1780.
·     Robinson T,  et al. Side effects of influenza vaccination. Br J Gen
Pract. 1992  Nov;42(364):489-90.   
As a result of a  court order, computerized summaries of approximately 1,300
cases reported  as Guillain-Barre syndrome by state health departments to the
Centers for  Disease Control during the intensive national surveillance
instituted  following the swine influenza vaccination program in 1976-1977 became 
available for further study. Although the data were not uniformly adequate  to
confirm the diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome, they were sufficient  to
enable classification according to extent of motor  involvement…
[13] Encephalitis,  encephalomyelitis
·     Antony  SJ, et al.    Postvaccinial (influenza) disseminated 
encephalopathy (Brown-Sequard syndrome). J Natl Med Assoc. 1995  Sep;87(9):705-8. 
·     Froissart M,  et al.    [Acute meningoencephalitis immediately after an
 influenza vaccination]. Lille Med. 1978 Oct;23(8):548-51.  
·     Gross WL, et  al.  Meningoencephalitis syndrome following influenza
vaccination. J  Neurol. 1978 Feb 14;217(3):219-22. 
·     JAMA,  1962;181:70
·     Rosenberg  GA.   Meningoencephalitis following an influenza
vaccination. N  Engl J Med. 1970 Nov 26;283(22):1209. 
·     Buchner H,  et al.  [Polyneuritis cranialis? Brain stem encephalitis
and myelitis  following preventive influenza vaccination]. Nervenarzt. 1988 
Nov;59(11):679-82.
·     SaitH, et  al.  Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis after influenza 
vaccination. Arch Neurol. 1980 Sep;37(9):564-6.
·     SaitH, et  al.  Acute cerebellar ataxia after influenza vaccination
with  recurrence and marked cerebellar atrophy. Tohoku J Exp Med. 1989 
May;158(1):95-103. 
·     Woods, C.A.; Ellison,  G.W.; Encephalopathy following Influenza
Immunization. J. Pediat.,  1964;65,5:745-8
·     Warren, W.R.;  Encephalopathy due to Influenza Vaccine. A.M.A. Archives
of Internal  Medicine, 1956; 97:803
[13a] Multiple  Sclerosis
·     Hennessen, W.; Jacob, H.;  Quast, U.; Neurologische Affektionen nach
Influenza - Impfung. Der  Nervenarzt, 1978; 49/90-96.
·     Miller, H.; Cendrowski,  W.; Schapira, K.; Multiple Sclerosis and
Vaccinations. BMJ 1967;April 22:  210-3
·     Sibley, W.; Foley, J.;  Infection and Immunization in Multiple
Sclerosis. Ann Ac Sci fenn , 1965;  A 122:457-68
·     Sibley, W.; Bamford, C.R.;  Laguna, J.F.; Influenza vaccination in
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.  JAMA, 1976; 236, 17:1965-66
·     Yahr, M.D.; Lobo-Antunes,  J.; Relapsing Encephalomyelitis Following
the Use of Influenza Vaccine.  Arch Neurol, 1972; 27:182-3
[14] Heart problems –  pericarditis
·     Desson JF,  et al. [Acute benign pericarditis after anti-influenza
vaccination].  Presse Med. 1997 Mar 22;26(9):415. 
·     Streifler  JJ, et al. Recurrent pericarditis: a rare complication of
influenza  vaccination. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1981 Aug  22;283(6290):526-7.   
 
Influenza  vaccination is a widely accepted practice particularly among the
elderly  and high risk individuals. Minor and transitory side effects following
the  vaccination are common while systemic complications are infrequently 
reported. We describe 3 patients who developed systemic vasculitis  following
influenza vaccination. With increasing use of influenza  vaccination, attention
should be drawn to the possible expression of  systemic adverse effects such
as vasculitis. 
[15] Skin  problems
·     Cambiaghi S,  et al. Gianotti-Crosti syndrome in an adult after
influenza virus  vaccination. Dermatology. 1995;191(4):340-1. 
·     Rieger  HJ.      [Compensation claims in lesions caused  by influenza
vaccinations at work]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 1976 Apr  23;101(17):677-8.
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Some stories from 'flu vaccine recipients
Just in case you  haven't got the basic thrust of this information yet, here
are a few words  from some people who have been at the wrong end of the
syringe:
Adverse Reaction to Flu Shot
Date: Jan 29 2001, 02:40
From: Don Johnson  <wildonjohn@...>
I have had flu shots for years with no ill  effects other than a sore arm and
occasionally an out of sorts evening.  After this year I will never take
another one. Last Wednesday, Jan.24,  2001, I went to the Health Dept here in
Birmingham, Al. and got a flu  shot. I was feeling perfectly normal. I had to pay
in advance so as soon  as I got the shot I walked straight out of the
building. I did not even  feel the shot, but in the two minutes it took me to get to
and walk out  the front door, I knew something was wrong. I began immediately
to ache  from my neck to my leg on the side where I was injected. I'm talking
like  major cramping. I then began to get sicker and sicker. By Friday night I 
could not even take off my clothes I was having chills so bad and "every" 
joint in my body was stiff and aching and the walls of my chest and and  the
area where my kidneys are felt like I had been severely beaten. I  became so
congested that I had to use my asthma inhaler continually, that  night, to
breathe. I was afraid to go to sleep. I had a fever of 103.2. I  have had the flu
twice before in my life, but it was never as bad as the  reaction I had to this
shot. My fever has finally gone down, but I am  still very sick after 5 days,
just like you are during a major bout with  the flu. I look like a raccoon my
eyes are so dark and sunken. I actually  wonder if I was somehow injected with
"live" flu virus, instead of  "killed" virus. 
Although I know this is theoretically not  possible, I pity those who
actually get this strain of "live" flu. So if  you had a shot, I hope you were lucky,
if you haven't had a shot I would  advise you not to get one. If you do get
one, you may wind up with a bad  case of flu symptoms that you may have
otherwise not gotten. 
Flu Shot Reaction
Re:  flu vaccine
Date: Nov 25 2000, 23:26
Ref: Flu Shot Reaction:
My Mother had a flu shot last Tuesday on  11/21/00 at 2 PM. Next morning she
had a rash and bad itching all over her  right arm. The nurse said it was not
a reaction to the flu shot. She went  to the doctor on Friday 11/24/00. The
doctor said it was a serious  reaction to the flu shot and put her on two
medicals and cream. She had  memory loss for three days. She has had rash and itches
which travel all  over her body for the past several days.
HAS ANY OTHER PERSON WITH FLU SHOT REACTION  HAD THE SAME CONDITION?? What
did your doctor do?? 
GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) resulting  from flu shot
Re:  flu vaccine
Date: Jan 04 2001, 12:57
In late November my 46 year old brother had  his flu shot. By mid December he
had severe back pain and was hospitalized  by Dec 23 due to severe pain,
sleep deprivation, numbness and control and  focus problems with one eye. Due to
severe Medicare cutbacks, hospital  staff shortage over the Christmas break
period and lack of forewarning of  possible flu shot side affects, his diagnosis
of GBS was delayed by  several days! It is well known that GBS damage can be
minimized by a  timely diagnosis. This was not the case here. He is now on a
slow recovery  path and we can only hope and pray for the best.
Since he was not aware of a potential GBS  side affect from the flu shot, it
is obvious that he did not sign a  waiver. His ability to maintain or advance
his career may now be hampered  at a critical time for support of his
immediate and extended family.  
I am shocked by the following events:  
a) Failure to forewarn flu shot recipients  of potential risks. 
b) A failure by the hospital medical staff  to initially ask if the patient
recently had a flu shot. 
c) Delays in diagnosis of GBS. 
d) Failure to suspect the flu shot as the  probable cause following GBS
diagnosis. I was actually the first and only  one to advise my brother that the flu
shot was the probable cause upon  first hearing of the GBS diagnosis. Even
the neurologist seemed unaware!  The probability that this was caused by the flu
shot is around 98% or  higher. 
Sorry to say it, but I and many others are  rapidly losing faith in our
medical system which seems to be in a state of  chaos! I will stop taking flu shots
and will advise others to reconsider.  Perhaps alternative medicine is worthy
of closer examination. 
Longterm flu-like symptoms from flu  shot
Date: Jan 27 2001, 07:51
Near the end of October I received the flu  shot and I have not been the same
since. I have had chest congestion,  coughing, nasal congestion, headaches
and fatigue. I have talked to local  people who have had similar reactions and
was wondering if anyone can  forward some websites with some supporting
evidence.
Re:  flu vaccine
Date: 2000, Aug 04
In October of 1999 I suffered a life  threatening condition that resembled
GBS. The presentation of the  condition was not classic, but the results were
the same. Progressive,  ascending paralysis, demyelinating polyneuropathy. I was
told that the  cause of my problem was the flu shot that I received in
October of 1999.  My recovery has been very slow and agonizing to say the least. I
am unable  to work and have not been able to work since October of 1999. Still
weak  and with know stamina, I continue with my physical therapy. In the last 
month I have developed a disabling tremor in my right forearm and hand,  and
a severe trembling in the muscles of my right leg. A visit to Mayo, 
Rochester, revealed that the flu shot was not the only culprit in my  affliction. The
fact that I did not have the diagnostic protein in my  spinal fluid negates the
diagnosis of GBS, according to Mayo, the fact  that when I received the flu
shot, I was being evaluated for a possible  reaction to the drug Zocor was
significant to the doctor at Mayo. One of  the best, if not the best peripheral
neurologists in the country diagnosed  me as a recipient of a multiple drug
reaction from the flu shot and the  drug Zocor. As it was explained to me, the
Zocor altered the lipo-protein  of the myelin sheath on my nerves causing the
symptoms of a  polyneuropathy, the flu shot activated my autoimmune system, which
in turn  could not recognize the altered tissue as my own and destroyed the
altered  myelin where it found it, thus causing the demyelinating symptoms
similar  to GBS. Does this mean anything to anybody? Has anybody heard of such a 
reaction before? Am I the only one in the world who has had this kind of 
reaction? Please respond.
AARDS reaction to the flu  vaccine?
Re:  flu vaccine
Date: Sep 19 2000, 21:48
From: Wendy Bentz  <wendy@...>
In November of 1999 I took the flu vaccine  for the first time in 30+ years.
7-10 days later I was diagnosed with  pneumonia which progressed to AARDS. I
was on the respirator for 6 days  and then proceeded to a full recovery.
Consequently I am afraid to take  the flu vaccine this season. Should I be concerned
that my illness was a  result of the vaccine? Wendy  Please Help.
Re:  flu vaccine
Date: Oct 23 2000, 22:41
A week ago, my 43 year old perfectly  healthy husband received a flu shot.
Two days later, he began getting numb  from his chest down and in his hands. It
got worse over the next few days.  It has been a little over a week now with
little improvement. The doctors  say it will probably go away, but if it
doesn't he will be referred to a  specialist. His reflexes respond fine, he can feel
touch and has no  breathing problems. He has never had a serious health
problem before, so  we know it is related to that flu shot. He has no allergy to
eggs, and we  are just at a loss. We are both so worried. He is still numb. His
legs  feel heavy and it is very tiring to walk. Because he still has a reflex 
reaction, the doctor had no explanation. My question is this, does anyone 
know if they syndrome can present itself in a patient even though the  patient
retains reflex abilities? And, does anyone know of any danger in  the wait and
see plan of action offer by our doctor? Your thoughts are  appreciated. God
Bless and thank you.
Re:  flu vaccine
Re:  Please Help.
Date: Oct 24 2000, 00:04
When I got GBS my symptoms were similar to  your husband. I retained my
reflexes. I too had a flu shot before my  problems began. After my legs got that
heavy feeling; the next thing was  that I could barely walk at all. That is when
my Dr. finally took a Spinal  Tap and found out it was GBS. A high protein
count in the Spinal Tap is  what signifies GBS. I still feel that if the Spinal
Tap was done sooner;  my treatments with Plasma-Pheresis (blood exchange)
would have begun  sooner. All Neurologists agree on one thing and that is the
sooner the  treatment whatever it be; the better. My Doctor admitted that he had
no  idea of what I had; other than that it was the after effects of a flu 
shot. On my first visit to a Neurologist; he suggested the Spinal Tap to  at least
rule out GBS. But it was ruled in. Doing fine now. Hope you get  some answers
soon. In my opinion it is trouble to wait too long. Good Luck  and I sure
hope it isn't GBS.


For  more examples demonstrating those groups having the vaccine as suffering
 the 'flu the worst, as well as many serious and lasting adverse effects 
from the vaccine, _pop us  an email_
(mailto:fluinfo@...?subject=Flu Vaccination) . (We have a very large number of documented examples, 
including official studies and reviews of nursing home 'flu disasters.)