[azkathy]

This is an interesting article linked here, http://fearlessparent.org/un-informed-consent-whats-going-on-with-merck-co-part-2/ quoting, "BIG PEOPLE NEED SHOTS, TOO We think about vaccines as mostly for children. Adults should know that we will be targeted for a lot more vaccines. Here’s a recent position paper “National Adult Immunization Plan” by the federal National Vaccine Program Office published on 2/5/15. Check out what they have to say about: 2020 “healthy people target levels” by vaccine with separate goals for all adults, healthcare workers, and pregnant women (page 2) expanded use of electronic health records and immunization information systems to collect and track data, and facilitate private medical records across state lines (page 13) engaging employers and faith-based organizations to promote uptake (pp 15, 22) and lots more Corporations like Merck will jump at opportunities to collaborate to increase market penetration and boost earnings. As an example, Merck is implementing a “vaccine adherence” strategy. It is partnering with an electronic health records company to give clinicians real time data access." Read the Plan for Adult Immunizations here. http://fearlessparent.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/national_adult_immunization_plan_final-2-2015.pdf

[azkathy]

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[goodnesswins]

Interesting....I went to a Diagnostics Imaging place for a DEXA and ultrasound the other day....Intake clerk needed to ask some questions....among them....have you had a flu shot? (I said NEVER!) and have you had a pneumonia shot? No....not yet. Am contemplating it, but getting less likely to get one. And, I’m over 60. I think they are collecting information now through providers....