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Flu and Anthrax Symptoms are Similar, but Relax
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
November 07 2001 | 1,138 views

Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson, worried that flu sufferers might assume that their aches and pain are symptoms of the more deadly disease anthrax, is summoning pharmaceutical industry chiefs to his office today for a "stern discussion" about making more flu vaccine.

As his department battles an ever-growing anthrax crisis, Thompson is fearful many Americans will jump to the wrong conclusion about common seasonal bugs. "Flu and anthrax poisoning have the same symptoms," such as sore throat, fever and body aches, he said.

Washington Post October 26, 2001; Page A17


Dr. Mercola''s Comments
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Too bad that the HHS Secretary does not understand that flu vaccine does NOT prevent the flu. He has a valid concern about people confusing flu and anthrax symptoms. However, the flu vaccine is in no way, shape, or form going to solve the problem.

The way to prevent the flu is to:

  • Follow the eating plan
  • Get plenty of rest and go to bed before 10 PM
  • Have effective ways to manage your stress

I have been particularly impressed with EFT and its ability to improve the body's immune response to infection immediately. As I write this I just finished treating a 9 year old for a sinus infection. Her mom drove in for her to see me on a Saturday so I could teach her EFT.

She had been placed on antibiotics for the past week for a raging sinus infection and when she saw me her nose was "full of gook and itchy". I taught her EFT and treated her in less than five minutes and 100% of her symptoms were gone. This work is absolutely amazing. I have also used EFT on colds and coughs in about six other people, including staff members with equally rapid and instant relief.

If one does develop a flu however, and EFT is not working, one can use aggressive nutritional measures to treat the flu.

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