Hilary Butler - Tuesday, June 25, 2013



But not the "actual flu" mind you. The one that everyone thinks is the flu when it's not the flu. Now, let's be precise. The Herald yesterday had this bizarre piece (pdf) which treads new ground.



For once, we are told a bit of truth. Very selective truth.

"Thankfully, there is still very little actual influenza circulating in the community, although we are seeing other respiratory viral infections, including common colds," the NISG virologist said.

"We know people often mistake them for influenza. They may have some similar symptoms but they're not the same disease."

"lying by omission"

People with underlying medical conditions risked serious illness, hospitalisation and even death if they contracted the flu, Dr Jennings warned, and those at greatest risk from flu complications should be immunised as soon as possible.

About 1.2 million people have already received the vaccination, which poses no risk of causing the actual flu , Dr Jennings said.

"The ACTUAL flu"?

most people won't get their head out of the pavement

"actual"

"actual"

are CAUSED by having received the influenza vaccine.

Prediction:

Real Guys Immunise.