In another case of problematic pharmaceuticals, the FDA announced the recall of 1 million doses of the Hib vaccine manufactured by Merck because they were unsure if they were sterile and may contain bacteria.

Here are more details from WebMD:

No health problems have been reported, and no tainted vaccines have been found, says CDC Director Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH.

“Right now, this is not a health-threatening situation for children,” Gerberding said at a news conference this afternoon. “We have had no cases of reported injury or adverse events with the Hib vaccine involved in this recall.”

The Hib vaccine recall involves 12 lots of PedvaxHIB and COMVAX.

“These lots of PedvaxHIB and COMVAX are being recalled due to lack of assurance of product sterility,” states the FDA’s recall notice.

All of the recalled vaccines are made by Merck. Hib vaccines made by other companies aren’t being recalled.

Not sure about you, but the though of introducing my child to a vaccine, let alone one that isn’t sterile doesn’t sit well. In fact it makes me cringe just thinking about it.

Why do our children even need the Hib vaccine? It’s meant to protect children from meningitis, an infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord and pneumonia. Are either even a risk for healthy children? No, in fact recent research has found that vaccinated children were 5 times more likely to contract meningitis that those not vaccinated. Other studies have found that there is no evidence of fewer bacterial infections due to the vaccine.

Did nature intend us to have to have vaccinations against potential health threats? In my opinion, no.

Our main defense against any disease is a strong immune system. Today’s children have weaker immune systems than in the past, as each generations grows up, more and more diseases appear, more complications and children are now experiencing obesity, high cholesterol and even liver disease.

The main reason behind all this is not a shortage of ‘miracle’ prescription drugs or vaccines. The bottom line is that our systems respond to what we put inside them… we are what we eat. Our immune system is only as strong as we let it be.

And the best way to build a strong immune system is to eliminate processed foods, most animal foods and processed grains and concentrate on:

• adding as much fresh, organic fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds into our diets
• maintaining a positive outlook on life
• exercise daily
• reducing or eliminating the effects of stress
• getting plenty of sleep

And this also applies to help our children grow up with strong systems, free of complications and diseases. Here are some suggestions from How To Stop Illness in Children:

• avoid giving children boxed/bottled sugary drinks including juices (they are all pasteurized and many contain corn syrup)
• milk and dairy products are the main culprit in clogging up a child’s system. Eliminate them and watch them thrive.
• be a role model for your children. They will only be as healthy as you teach, showing by example.
• fill their lunch boxes and snack times with delicious fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds
• let your children help prepare their own meals. Participating and letting them make their own healthy choices will instill good habits for life.
• limit television
• have fun!

To your family’s best health!

Mark Idzik

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