By Ethan A. Huff, Staff Writer (NaturalNews) The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently investigating reports from 12 different countries claiming that the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination is responsible for causing narcolepsy, a disorder involving extreme chronic fatigue and the tendency to fall asleep suddenly and without warning. One of the reports from Finland, for […]
WHO urges investigation into link between flu shots, narcolepsy
By Liz Jones Hollis As 12 nations have reported suspected cases of narcolepsy linked to swine flu vaccination, World Health Organization scientists are saying more investigation is warranted. However, the health body has decided to keep its advice in favor of vaccination because it still believes the benefits outweigh a relatively small risk, spokeswoman Alison Brunier said, as quoted […]
Concern as Novartis exec approved to WHO group
By Jessica Dacey An executive at Swiss group Novartis has been appointed to a World Health Organization body advising on research despite criticism it may lead to a conflict of interest. Paul Herrling, the Swiss head of corporate research at pharmaceutical concern Novartis, was among 21 people approved this week to join a WHO expert […]
WHO president addresses anti-vaccine movement
By Law Offices of Sadaka and Associates Anti-vaccine views have made an impact on vaccine rates both locally and around the world. Vaccine development in the United States has had a rocky history. As far back as the 1800’s the concept of vaccinations has been met with both acceptance and reluctance from many. Ground breaking […]
WHO Director-General Expresses Concern Over Public Mistrust Of Vaccines
Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report 19 January 2011 During the WHO’s executive board meeting Monday, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan expressed concerns over what she called a “‘worrisome’ public mistrust of vaccines, following signs of a tail-off in flu vaccination,” Agence France-Presse reports (1/18). Noting that some countries continue to report cases of H1N1 (swine […]
