Apparently, those "Cry Wolf" warnings about a bird flu epidemic that never came have made some state health officials increasingly leery about stockpiling enough vaccines to guard against an imaginary pandemic.

A wise choice indeed, considering Tamiflu is a worthless, harmful drug that lines the pockets of a select few, including U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

Flu vaccines are also ineffective (Tamiflu and Relenza are antiviral drugs, not vaccines as many people think).

Previous studies have found that the flu vaccine is only 40 percent effective in preventing illness in the elderly -- if it's even the vaccine providing the benefit at all, and not just the better health care those who can afford vaccines are getting -- and these new studies bear those numbers out.

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For most people, the flu shot does not prevent illness, but actually does just the opposite -- it weakens your immune system and makes you more predisposed to the illness. They're also loaded with neurotoxic substances like mercury and aluminum.

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Additionally, if you want to prevent the flu this fall and winter without getting a vaccine you can review my guidelines to help you prevent and fight the flu safely and naturally:

Avoid Sugar. Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is key to fighting off viruses and other illness. Be aware that sugar is present in foods you may not suspect like ketchup and fruit juice.

Get Enough Rest. Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you're tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu. Be sure to check out my article Guide to a Good Night's Sleep for some great tips to help you get quality rest.

Eat Garlic Regularly. Garlic is a triple-whammy: it's antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal. Garlic is one food that you should be eating every day. It is important to note that the garlic must be fresh to give you optimal health benefits; the active ingredient is destroyed within one hour of smashing the garlic, so garlic pills are virtually worthless and should not be used.

Don't Let Stress Become Overwhelming. We all face some stress everyday, but if stress becomes overwhelming then your body will be less able to fight off the flu and other illness. If you feel that stress is taking a toll on your health, consider using an energy psychology tool.

One such tool is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which is remarkably effective in relieving stress associated with all kinds of events, from work to family to trauma. You can check out my free, 25-page EFT manual for some guidelines on how to perform EFT.

Exercise. When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it spreads. You can review my exercise guidelines for some great tips on how to get started.

Take Krill Oil. Increase your intake of healthy and essential fats like the omega-3 found in krill oil, which is crucial for maintaining health.

Wash Your Hands. Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don't use antibacterial soap for this -- antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they cause far more harm than good. Instead, identify a simple chemical-free soap that you can switch your family.