Ho Lee Crap
While cleaning out an old storage room, NIH found at least six vials of smallpox virus. Unsecured. Just sitting there. With no accompanying documentation.Okay, so they've been found, and secured, and will be destroyed. By international agreement, the variola virus can be maintained at only two ultra-high security laboratories, one in Atlanta at the CDC, the other in southwestern Siberia. There has been considerable controversy about this and many people -- including YT -- have argued that these samples should be destroyed. The problem is that since smallpox was eradicated in 1979, no-one has been exposed or vaccinate...
Source: Stayin' Alive - July 8, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
"End of the World" plague
I happened across this today and it inspired me to write a post I've been thinking about for a while. The link is to a story about the so-called Cyprian plague of the Third Century, possibly an outbreak of smallpox, which is said to have given a boost to Christianity.A couple of decades back there was a virologist or epidemiologist, whose name I forget, who firmly predicted that at some time in the coming decades, an emerging infectious disease would explode and decimate the global population. He generated immense controversy in part because it kind of sounded like he was hoping for it, part of his premise being that there...
Source: Stayin' Alive - June 23, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
TWiV 288: ebircsnart esreveR
On episode #288 of the science show This Week in Virology, the Twivsters discuss how reverse transcriptase encoded in the human genome might produce DNA copies of RNA viruses in infected cells.
You can find TWiV #288 at www.twiv.tv. (Source: virology blog)
Source: virology blog - June 8, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: This Week in Virology cDNA complementary DNA endogenous DNA LINE-1 mobile genetic element non-LTR retrotransposon reverse transcriptase smallpox variola vesicular stomatitis virus viral Source Type: blogs
Should variola virus, the agent of smallpox, be destroyed?
Later this month (May 2014) the World Health Assembly will decide whether to destroy the remaining stocks of variola virus – the agent of smallpox – or to allow continued research on the virus at WHO-approved laboratories.
After the eradication of smallpox in 1980, the World Health Organization called for destruction of known remaining stocks of variola virus. The known remaining stocks of the virus are closely guarded in the United States and Russia. These consist not of a single vial of the virus, but of hundreds of different strains, many of which have not been fully characterized, nor has their genome sequ...
Source: virology blog - May 11, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: Basic virology Information bioterrorism destroy stocks eradication smallpox variola viral virus Source Type: blogs
TWiV 284: By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes
On episode #284 of the science show This Week in Virology, the TWiV team discusses how skin scarification promotes a nonspecific immune response, and whether remaining stocks of smallpox virus should be destroyed.
You can find TWiV #284 at www.twiv.tv. (Source: virology blog)
Source: virology blog - May 11, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: This Week in Virology bifurcated needle intradermal rabbit scarification smallpox vaccinia virus viral virulence WHO Source Type: blogs
Disease eradication
World Malaria Day was a couple of weeks go, and I missed posting on it due to my recent indisposition. Yeah, yeah, I don't usually pay much attention to these artificial occasions --- National Pickle Week, Administrative Assistant's Day, yadda yadda -- but the WHO and the Global Fund used the day to push hard to get attention and maybe raise some dough. Here's the UN Special Envoy's statement on the day, which was April 25. Malaria matters because it is a leading killer of children and because endemic malaria is a major factor that holds down poor regions of the world. With lots of people debilitated, economic welfare suff...
Source: Stayin' Alive - May 8, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
TWiV 270: Homeland virology
On episode #270 of the science show This Week in Virology, Vincent and Rich discuss avian influenza virus and an antiviral drug against smallpox with Dennis and Yoshi at the ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting in Washington, DC.
You can find TWiV #270 at www.twiv.tv. (Source: virology blog)
Source: virology blog - February 2, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: This Week in Virology antiviral ASM avian influenza biodefense emerging infections H5N1 h7n9 smallpox ST-246 virus Source Type: blogs
Bombshell TV Show About HPV Vaccines Reveals Cruel Nature of Vaccine Pushers
Conclusion
More and more are people reaching each other from all corners of the world and sharing their sorrow because of the HPV vaccines. They receive comfort and information from knowledgeable and sympathetic people who genuinely care. [9]
Many of those who are helping have expert and unbiased knowledge of the vaccines. The numbers of voices of those who are suffering in anguish and despair because of the HPV vaccines are growing rapidly day by day. The world is hearing them now.
References
1. http://katiecouric.com/videos/category/120413-the-hpv-vaccine-conversation-rosie-perez/
2. http://katiecouric.com/feature...
Source: vactruth.com - January 29, 2014 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Sandy Lunoe Tags: Sandy Lunoe Top Stories Adverse Reaction Cervarix gardasil HPV Vaccine Vaccine Death Source Type: blogs
Do You Believe More Vaccines or Better Nutrition Prevents Disease?
Conclusion
Tremendous government financial and medical resources are wasted on the development of more vaccinations to prevent diseases. No research has proven the effectiveness of vaccinations in preventing illness. Overwhelming evidence exists to show vaccines are dangerous to health and contribute to illness, injury and death.
To prevent disease, one should avoid vaccinations, mercury dental fillings and toxic food. Following a nutrient-dense diet of whole, organic foods and removing toxic metals from the body are the best avenues to try and prevent illness and enhance health.
References
http://www.fierce...
Source: vactruth.com - December 20, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Michelle Goldstein Tags: Michelle Goldstein Top Stories Dr. Russell Blaylock National Institutes of Health (NIH) Nutrition truth about vaccines Weston Price Source Type: blogs
The vaccine debate — Could compassion and nuance be an antidote?
I’ve been thinking a lot about vaccines. As a learner, an observer of humans and our nature, a worshiper of the scientific method, a doctor, a new grandfather, and a member of society, few debates could be more compelling. The kerfuffle over vaccines has it all. It’s the Lance Armstrong story on steroids. (Grin.)
The spark for writing on this matter came from reading a mother’s impassioned call for reason. (Link at the end.) The author is a young lawyer who writes (skillfully) about being married to a young doctor. Her vaccine post went viral, garnering 483 comments—which, for a blogger, is akin to nirvana.
In ...
Source: Dr John M - December 4, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr John Source Type: blogs
What do pus cells in the semen mean ?
Infectious diseases were common in India in the past. Smallpox, for instance, used to result in azoospermia and this infection injured the epididymis, leading to ductal obstruction. Tuberculosis can also affect the epididymis, causing azoospermia. Gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis, along with other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), are also capable of damaging the man's genital system, resulting in irreparable injury. Mumps is another viral disease which could cause inflammation of the testis - particularly when young men are afflicted with it. This could even result in testicular failure if it damages both testes.
Th...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - November 11, 2013 Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tags: pyospermia Semen leucocytospermia pus cells Source Type: blogs
FDA: A Parents’ Guide to Kids’ Vaccines
The FDA has unveiled a "A Parents' Guide to Kids' Vaccines" on its website. The website outlines several key areas: Vaccines for Children – A Guide for Parents and Caregivers; Benefits and Risks; Types of Routinely Administered Vaccines for Children; Steps to Take When Your Child is Vaccinated; Routinely Administered Vaccines for Children; and Parents and Caregivers are Asking. We have previously covered vaccine issues before.
From the FDA's website:
Vaccines for Children – A Guide for Parents and Caregivers; Benefits and Risks
FDA: Vaccines have contributed to a significant reduction in many childhood infec...
Source: Policy and Medicine - November 8, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Thomas Sullivan Source Type: blogs
Seven Year-Old Vaccine-Injured Boy Refused Compensation For Not Being Disabled Enough
Conclusion
When it comes to compensation, many of the world’s governments shirk their responsibilities and turn a blind eye to suffering families. Families are repeatedly encouraged to apply for compensation even though the governments are fully aware that they will be refused compensation when they do.
It is families like the Hadfields who need the money the most. Josh is a child who has clearly been injured after receiving a vaccination recommended by the government and yet his family has been refused compensation because the VDPU has deemed him as not disabled enough. How disabled does a child have to be, for goodness...
Source: vactruth.com - October 11, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Christina England Tags: Christina England Top Stories Josh Hadfield Lord Ashley narcolepsy Pandemrix swine flu vaccine injury vaccine injury compensation Source Type: blogs
NIH and Other Public Private Partnerships to Research Treatments for Multiple Diseases
Over the past few weeks, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has made a number of important announcements regarding collaborations with industry as well as the funding of several new research initiatives. Below is a summary of these stories.
NIH Partners With Eli Lilly and Others on Rare Diseases
FierceBiotechResearch reported that NIH selected four (4) new preclinical drug development studies to uncover new therapies for rare diseases. The projects will be funded through the Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases (TRND) program under NIH's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, NCATS, whic...
Source: Policy and Medicine - October 4, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Thomas Sullivan Source Type: blogs
Hepatitis B Vaccine Discontinued After Three Newborn Babies Die
Conclusion
Statistics clearly show this vaccine has been ineffective since its inception, and the number of children who have suffered adverse reactions from the hepatitis B vaccines far surpass the number of deaths from this disease in the United States.
The parents of these three Vietnamese babies will mourn the immeasurable loss of their children for the rest of their lives, just like the parents who reported the post-vaccination deaths of nine children in the United States so far this year. They trusted their healthcare providers and their government officials to make sure those vials filled with vaccines were safe.
Pa...
Source: vactruth.com - July 24, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Missy Fluegge Tags: Missy Fluegge Top Stories autism Hepatitis B vaccine Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) Vaccine Death Source Type: blogs
