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North Carolina has its first flu death of the 2021-22 influenza season
News Observer ^ | 12/14/21 | Hannah Smoot

Posted on 12/15/2021 12:49:28 PM PST by Libloather

One person has died in North Carolina due to influenza complications, the state’s first reported flu-related death of the 2021-22 flu season.

The person, an adult in western North Carolina, died during the second week of December, state Department of Health and Human Services officials said Tuesday.

The person tested positive for influenza and negative for COVID-19, according to the state.

“This is a sad reminder that flu can be a serious illness and can lead to complications and even death in some cases,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore said in a statement. “With flu cases increasing and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for people to get a flu vaccine this year, as well as a COVID-19 vaccination or booster if they have not already done so.”

The person’s hometown, county age and gender were been released by the state.

THE PRIOR FLU SEASON IN NC

Influenza cases and deaths were historically low during the last flu season, according to the state. N.C. health officials reported just five flu-related deaths between the end of September 2020 and the beginning of March 2021. That occurred during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, when many limited interactions with other people and often wore masks in public.

But in five prior seasons, the number of influenza deaths reported in North Carolina ranged from 186 to 391, according to state officials.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older each year.

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Vaxxed or unvaxxed? Here we go...
1 posted on 12/15/2021 12:49:28 PM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

They’ll use vaccine related deaths to beef up the false need for Covid and Flu ‘vaccines’.


2 posted on 12/15/2021 12:51:09 PM PST by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: Libloather

During the past flu seasons, we would remind people to take care of themselves and protect those who have weakened or compromised immune systems. Now, we have nightly death counts and stories of those who have died from any virus. It’s starting to remind me of the Vietnam War days when the death counts were reported nearly every day.


3 posted on 12/15/2021 12:52:14 PM PST by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: Libloather

Why did we not lock down and force people to vaccinate in 2018 when over 60,000 people died of the flu?


4 posted on 12/15/2021 12:52:41 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: Libloather

They’ve likely had many more ... but those were classified as covid (pays better).


5 posted on 12/15/2021 12:53:37 PM PST by glennaro (Although I don't believe in "big conspiracies", neither do I believe in "big coincidences")
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To: glennaro

BS. I’m a physician in NC.
We’ve been testing for influenza all along.
We were not seeing it until recently.
Dealing with both this winter is another circle of hell for medical professionals.


6 posted on 12/15/2021 12:55:45 PM PST by Kozak (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TV)
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To: Libloather

My wife is a retired nurse and department head. Some years the places she worked at lost 2 dozen people in a month from the flu. Nobody blinked an eye. I spent years taking old folks to get their flu shots and other vaccinations because they save lives.

I am not sure with the Covid shots if they are even a net gain for old folks at this stage of the game. They were designed to fight a virus that essentially is not in circulation anymore. The Pfizer turned my active mother into an invalid. My little brother, in his 50s was grounded after they caught his inflamed and enlarged at his FAA physical shortly after he got the Pfizer. My dad had a history of heart problems but no problems for years until after he got the Covid jab.


7 posted on 12/15/2021 1:02:49 PM PST by fireman15
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To: Libloather

Oh thank goodness. I heard the flu had totally gone away last year. /s


8 posted on 12/15/2021 1:07:45 PM PST by llevrok (Pronouns: Me/myself/& I)
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To: Libloather

That ties the number of deaths due to Omnicron... or whatever this variant is called.


9 posted on 12/15/2021 1:28:36 PM PST by Mathews (It's all gravy, baby!)
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To: Libloather

ALTERNATIVE SAFE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR RESISTANCE UP & FIGHT COVID -19. AS WELL AS “VARIATIONS” AND A HOST OF OTHER INFECTIONS INCLUDING THE FLU.

THIS REGIME WILL “NOT” PREVENT YOU FROM CATCHING THIS CRAZY VIRUS BUT IF YOU DO, IT WILL HELP TO SHAKE IT OFF FAIRLY QUICK, FOR SOME PEOPLE IT WORKS SO WELL THEY DON’T EVEN FEEL THEY GOT IT. BESIDES IT WILL ALSO WORK AGAINST OTHER RELATED VIRUSES; NOT ONLY THAT, BUT WILL BENEFITS YOUR HEALTH AS WELL, IF YOU CATCH THIS VIRUS OR NOT. EITHER WAY YOU WIN. ALONG WITH IT YOU WILL HAVE ACQUIRED NATURAL IMMUNITY WITHOUT ANY SHORT OR LONG TERM ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS.

There are other ways and means to enhance your resistance against viruses including that by now infamous covid-19 virus aside from taking any of these “Quick” developed vaccines utilizing a messenger RNA. So far science has not evolved far enough yet to be certain how the human body will react many month or years down the road once we start tinkering around with our RNA and how our bodies will react should we encounter mutated strains of similar viruses.

Below is a list of vitamins as well as nutrients SUGGESTED BY A PHYSICIAN to enhance your resistance, they are harmless and even beneficial to your body unless someone goes crazy and over doing it. Even so they will NOT protect you from getting any specific viruses; neither will any of those new “QUICK” developed vaccines. But not only will they make you more resistant but also help you to overcome the effects of such a virus more quickly, should you have bad luck getting it. And once you are over it, your natural immune system will take over and protect you considerably better than any vaccination, this according to a statement by Merck. The CATCH is to have these vitamins/nutrients in your system BEFORE you think you have caught this virus, as time is of essence so your system starts fighting the virus BEFORE it gets a chance to do any damage.

A suggestion to the wise, take some time and read up on each of these suggested components which is freely available on the internet.

Vitamin D — Vitamin D supplements are readily available and one of the least expensive supplements on the market. All things considered, vitamin D optimization is likely the easiest and most beneficial strategy that anyone can do to minimize their risk of COVID-19 and other infections, and can strengthen your immune system in a matter of a few weeks.

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) — NAC is a precursor to reduced glutathione, which appears to play a crucial role in COVID-19. According to one literature analysis,7 glutathione deficiency may actually be associated with COVID-19 severity, leading the author to conclude that NAC may be useful both for its prevention and treatment. For best results should always be taken with two to three times the amount of vitamin C. DO NOT GET IT MIXED UP WITH ACETYL L-CARNITINE

Zinc — Zinc plays a very important role in your immune system’s ability to ward off viral infections.

Like vitamin D, zinc helps regulate your immune function8 — and a combination of zinc with a zinc ionophore, like hydroxychloroquine or quercetin, was in 2010 shown to inhibit SARS coronavirus in vitro. In cell culture, it also blocked viral replication within minutes.9 Importantly, zinc deficiency has been shown to impair immune function.

Melatonin — Boosts immune function in a variety of ways and helps quell inflammation. Melatonin may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection by recharging glutathione11 and enhancing vitamin D synthesis, among other things.

Vitamin C — A number of studies have shown vitamin C can be very helpful in the treatment of viral illnesses, sepsis and ARDS,12 all of which are applicable to COVID-19. Its basic properties include anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antithrombotic and antiviral activities. At high doses, it actually acts as an antiviral drug, actively inactivating viruses. Vitamin C also works synergistically with quercetin.

Quercetin — Quercetin is the most abundant dietary flavonoid, found enriched in cranberry, onions, blueberry, apples, and tea. As a polyphenol compound, it is ALSO considered a potent iron chelator. A powerful immune booster and broad-spectrum antiviral, quercetin was initially found to provide broad-spectrum protection against SARS coronavirus in the aftermath of the 2003 SARS epidemic,14,15,16 and evidence suggests it may be useful for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 as well. Not only that but quercetin also acts as an ionophore for zinc similar to hydroxychloroquine, in a matter of speaking it will unlock the cells to let the zinc in where it can attack the virus . It is also a good pain killer and better for the human body than Aspirin, what helps to subdue arthritis pain. I is good for sinus infection, in other words if you happen to have a runny nose. Past studies have also shown that quercetin showed potent ability against some viruses, such as enterovirus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV).

B vitamins — B vitamins can also influence several COVID-19-specific disease processes, including17 viral replication and invasion, cytokine storm induction, adaptive immunity and hypercoagulability.

LYSINE
When lysine blocks enzymes it inhibits the spread of the virus in the body by limiting the effect of weakening this connective tissue. An adult may take 2-3000 mg per day of lysine while trying to beat a virus.

SUGGESTED DOSAGE

All components as suggested are individually obtained and freely available and if used with some common sense are not harmful and if anything beneficial to your health. However it is a good idea and highly recommended to read up on each component, as there is plenty of information available on the internet. You may be surprised to find out and learn about the many benefits they provide to your health.
Here is a suggested approximate dosage for each.

Vitamin D 1500 IU

Malatonine 3mg to 6mg suggested about one hour before you go to sleep.

QUERCETIN 500 mg to 1000 mg

NAC 500 mg to 1000 mg (N-Acetyl-Cysteine)

Zinc 50 mg

Vitamin C 1500 mg or MORE !! but always should be to two three times as much as NAC

LYSINE

1500 mg to 3000mg

Vitamin B complex

So far whoever has been taking this regime of supplements and may have had a brush with this virus, shook it off fairly easily and quickly and the most important thing was that in the process such a person also acquired natural immunity. Not only that but at the same time this regime also helps to ease the effects of the regular flu.

Some of user’s comments:

Latest J&J Vaccine Info: Alex Berenson
4/15/2021, 10:49:29 AM • 27 of 28
Chauncey Gardiner to saintgermaine
Good post.
I have been on that same vitamin regimen since April 2020 along with approx 25 friends/family members. All of us socially active...restaurants, church, weddings, travel, etc. In other words, we’ve not changed our lives the past year. Not a one of us has tested positive and not a one has even had a cold. I’ve added hydroxychloroquine 200mg each Sunday starting about 6 mos ago.

Mississippi man partially paralyzed, unable to talk after J&J vaccine
4/16/2021, 6:48:45 PM • 37 of 39
upchuck to saintgermaine

Excellent regimen. Pretty much what I’ve been doing. I have been taking 5000 iu of Vit D3 per day for years and have never been sick (thank you Lord). With the China Virus, I upped it to 10,000 iu. I think zinc and quercetin are the most important.
10,570 DEAD 405,259 Injuries: European Database of Adverse Drug Reactions for COVID-19 “Vaccines”
5/21/2021, 7:41:23 AM • 52 of 52
jimjohn to saintgermaine
Been on similar regimens since August of 2020. Attended parties public events even a professional football game. Oh, and I fall in the high-risk category.
Also posted recently about hearing friends and associates who’ve taken the jab complain about the after effects.
Also note that my position would not recommend that I take this experimental vaccine.

Trump Girl Kit Cat to saintgermaine
My Doc put myself and EVERY patient he had on Quercetin, C, D3, Zinc, and NAC from day one he has not had ONE SINGLE patient catch this virus, I also put my 92 year old mom on it I NEVER miss a day!! My mom had a small stroke about 4 months ago neither of us vaccinated I had to take her to emergency and was worried because hospitals are an absolute petrie dish of germs we both spent 4 days in the hospital no masks in room AND we both came home just fine this supplement regimen works!!!


10 posted on 12/15/2021 1:31:16 PM PST by saintgermaine (Saintgermain the time traveler)
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To: Libloather

Vaxxed or unvaxxed? Here we go...
_________________________

He die as a result of getting the vaccination, therefore it is a CV-19 death.

Or he was hit by a car with an unvaccinated driver, so therefore it is another CV-19 death due to not being vaccinated.

Lies and Liars all of them all of the time


11 posted on 12/15/2021 1:35:08 PM PST by dirtymac ( Now Is The Time For All Good Men To ComeTo The Aid Of Their Country! NOW)
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To: saintgermaine

Very Good Advice

I didn’t see anything mentioned about K2 + D3 (I’ve heard they work in conjunction)

I understand that the Solar Shield has been very weak, along with the magnetosphere

I think the increased High Energy Cosmic Particles colliding with the earth can cause

existing virus and bacteria to become unrecognizable to our immune systems library and

causes the response to be delayed.

Humanity is facing a difficult road ahead and

the shield isn’t expected to be coming back online any time soon :/

We are going to have to face reality and up our game instead of falling prey to big pharma\govt voodo

7


12 posted on 12/15/2021 1:46:12 PM PST by infool7 (Society has now operated for decades under the (false)base premise that the world is overpopulated?)
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To: fireman15

So sorry. 🙁


13 posted on 12/15/2021 1:57:01 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (I'm in the control group. I identify as "vaccinated".🤡)
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To: Libloather; Jane Long; ransomnote; SecAmndmt; Secret Agent Man; Jan_Sobieski; bagster; ...

Well, this is another indicator that Covid is on its way out.

They are now attributing deaths from the flu to the flu.

No more jacking Covid numbers by lying.


14 posted on 12/15/2021 2:10:36 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith)
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To: llevrok

Had an appointment with our ENT doc today. He said the flu is making a big comeback, said he has had and heard of many cases in the past several weeks.


15 posted on 12/15/2021 2:13:01 PM PST by Toespi ( )
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To: Libloather

It’s Just, COVID, Bro.


16 posted on 12/15/2021 2:14:36 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Libloather

Looks like we better lock down the country out of an abundance of caution.


17 posted on 12/15/2021 2:28:07 PM PST by webheart (I thought I was helping by getting vaccinated but they say I didn’t help at all. )
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To: Kozak
Dealing with both this winter is another circle of hell for medical professionals.

Cry me a river, chubs. The 'circle of hell', as you call it, is reserved for the dead and dying and their families. You are not the victim here. That's just typical doctor 'god complex' and self-importance.

There's lots of 'circle of hell' from a man-made 'virus'(bio-weapon), a fake poison vaccine that doesn't work, the suppression of things that DO work, and lies, lies, and more lies.

You do fit into that 'circle of hell' somewhere, Kojak. You're just confused as to where.


18 posted on 12/15/2021 3:27:19 PM PST by bagster ("Even bad men love their mamas".)
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To: Libloather

And somehow, in the 2019-2020 flu season in NC, there was not ONE influenza death== but a whole lot of “diagnosed” covid deaths.... uhhhhh, how about MIS-diagnosed by design and monmaniacal single mindedness—— covid CoVid COVIIIIIID!!! It pays more per hospital death... call it all Covid!!


19 posted on 12/15/2021 3:46:41 PM PST by John S Mosby ( Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: metmom

Until a “Zeta” variant shows up..


20 posted on 12/15/2021 4:19:45 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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