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I Am Gluten Sensitive – Should I Get a Flu Shot

Should Those with Gluten Issues Get the Flu Shot?

I am gluten sensitive, should I get a flu shot? The question comes up a lot, because the general recommendation from the medical community is that those with immune illnesses should get the flu shot to reduce the risk of developing influenza, and the complications associated with it. The following video breaks down this topic in detail. You read the written summary below:

To answer this question, I think we have to ask a few other questions first.

Do flu shots work?
What’s in a flu shot?
What are the risks associated with taking the flu shot?

The answer to #1 is simple. According to the CDC, the flu shot works about 47% of the time, and some studies show as little as 33% effectiveness. Many would argue that it is impossible to prove whether or not a flu shot is effective for various reasons. Including the fact that it is impossible to predict the strain of influenza or it’s ability to change and overcome vaccination impact.

The answer to #2 is simple as well.

Viruses
Chicken egg (beware if you are allergic to them).
Aluminum
Thimersol (mercury)
Formaldehyde
Polysorbate
Antibiotics (yes, you read that correctly -antibiotics)
Pork gelatin

The answer to #3 – are there risks? Yes. Studies show that the risks of getting a flu vaccine are:

Coming down with the flu.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome – a neurological autoimmune disease
Meningitis
ASIA (Autoimmune/inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants)

I am a fan of “First do no harm”. It makes sense to me that injecting the body with potential allergens and poisons does not translate into health. Aside from the above risks, many are allergic to the vaccine ingredients themselves (especially egg).

The best immune protection comes from your daily choices. Food, sleep, exercise, sunshine, and stress management. Do your part in these areas and your health will improve.

Always looking out for you, Dr. Osborne – The Gluten Free Warrior

Written by Dr. Peter Osborne Updated on October 24, 2018

3 Responses

. says:

October 24, 2018 at 6:07 pm

I have emphasema. Therefore i am pushed into having flu shot.
Should i comply??
Am also celiac so have not knowinly eaten grains for about 40 years.

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. says:

November 3, 2018 at 12:42 pm

My Doctor has recommenced I get the inactive flu shot also the pneumonia , as I’ve gotten both every year now for quite a few years. I have hoshimotos & have a pretty saveare reactionds to gluten. What’s a girl to do? Thanks Cathy

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. says:

December 1, 2018 at 8:16 am

Thank you for clearing this up for me. I was always being “pressured” by employers to have a flu shot and my instincts told me “No”, now I have a response for them.

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