Batch of H1N1 vaccine recalled for severe reactions

Joanna Smith Healthzone.ca Saturday, Nov 21st, 2009 OTTAWA – A batch of swine flu vaccine is being pulled back for investigation after it appeared to cause higher rates of severe allergic reactions than other lots. GlaxoSmithKline Inc., which is producing the Canadian order of H1N1 influenza vaccine at its plant in Ste-Foy, Que., said it asked provincial and territorial health authorities Wednesday to stop using doses from a specific lot shipment distributed late last month. “(GlaxoSmithKline) is taking this cautionary action because (the Public Health Agency of Canada) has received a higher than expected number of reports of anaphylaxis in this lot number compared to other lots,” company spokeswoman Megan Spoore said in a statement. “On an ongoing basis (GlaxoSmithKline) is working with Health Canada to ensure that each vaccine lot released to the provinces and territories consistently meets quality and safety standards.” The batch under investigation by the federal government and GlaxoSmithKline bears the lot number A80CA007A brand name Arepanrix, which is the version that contains adjuvant, a chemical additive that stretches supply and boosts immunity.

As I stated in a previous post, this damn Vaccine and this damn virus is problematic. RECALLS DEATHS SICKNESS SHORTAGES Is anyone seeing the pattern here? Look folks.  If you are on the fence between getting the injection and not, I implore you – as a LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER and DOCTOR, I suggest you give real thought to taking this vaccine. This flu, if you get it, is no worse than any other flu we have seen over the years. YES!  INFLUENZA KILLS!  Tens of thousands of people in the USA die each year from the influenza virus. This outbreak is no different than any virus we have seen in the past albeit a different structure, yes. But you are much safer going the route you have gone years past, and just rough it! There is something extremely conspiratorial about this entire thing.  From the day it was announced, to the “millions of doses by October” which never happened, down to now recalls and shortages. This antivirus injection is not much different than the BILLIONS of doses manufactured throughout the years. But when the President of the USA stands up and promises MILLIONS of doses to be available to the masses, then has to recant, only to find out that the manufacturers combined could NEVER have EVER even come close to the promised manufacturing deadlines, I get suspicious. Someone is pushing real hard to make this a Pandemic when it is not. Here is a statistic I would like to see, but know I will never see it—OF THE PEOPLE VACCINATED, HOW MANY HAVE DIED AFTER BEING VACCINATED???????

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This Year’s Office Christmas Party

FROM:    Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO:         All Employees DATE:    October 1, 2008 RE:       Gala Christmas Party I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks!  We'll have a small band playing traditional carols... feel free to sing along.  And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM.  Exchanges of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets.  This gathering is only for employees! Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Patty Company Memo FROM:    Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO:         All Employees DATE:    October 2, 2008 RE:       Gala Holiday Party In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees.  We recognize that  Hanukkah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year.  However, from now on,  we're calling it our "Holiday Party."  The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians and to those still celebrating Reconciliation Day.  There will be no Christmas tree and no Christmas carols will be sung.  We will have other types of music for your enjoyment. Happy now? Happy Holidays to you and your family, Patty Company Memo FROM:   Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO:        All Employees DATE:   October 3, 2008 RE:        Holiday Party Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table, you didn't sign your name.  I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that  reads, "AA Only", you wouldn't be anonymous anymore.  How am I supposed to handle this? Somebody? And sorry, but forget about the gift exchange, no gifts are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and the executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy. REMEMBER: NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED. Company Memo FROM:  Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director To:        All Employees DATE:   October 4, 2008 RE:        Generic Holiday Party What a diverse group we are!  I had no idea that December 20th begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours.  There goes the party!  Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs.  Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy.  Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet, and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other.  Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each group will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table. To the person asking permission to cross dress, the Grill House asks that no cross-dressing be allowed, apparently because of concerns about confusion in the restrooms.  Sorry. We will have booster seats for short people. Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet. I am sorry to report that we cannot control the amount of salt used in the food .  The Grill House suggests that people with high blood pressure taste a bite first. There will be fresh "low sugar" fruits as dessert for diabetics, but the restaurant cannot supply "no sugar" desserts. Sorry! Did I miss anything?!?!? Patty Company Memo FROM:   Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO:         All F*%^ing Employees DATE:    October  5, 2008 RE:         The F*%^ing Holiday Party I've had it with you vegetarian pricks!!!  We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your f*%^ing salad bar, including organic tomatoes.  But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too.  They scream when you slice them.  I've heard them scream.  I'm hearing them scream right NOW! The rest of you f*%^ing wierdos can kiss my *ss.  I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die, The B*tch from H*ll!!! Company Memo FROM:  Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director DATE:   October  6, 2008 RE:        Patty Lewis and Holiday Party I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay. Happy Holidays!