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To: srmanuel

I have read on many FR threads that in America people get annual flu injections. I live in Indonesia, and we do, of course, have flu here as well. But nobody I have asked here ever gets a flu injection. From our population of 270 millions, the government claims ~40,000 covid deaths, far below the USA rate.

I was a seaman for nearly 40 years, and called at and stomped around in more than 90 of some of the crappiest countries in the world, yet I have not received a jab for anything since I was in school. I am now 76 years old and have been smoking for more than 60 years, and the only time I am ever sick is from some very peculiar migraine which returns every 7-8 years. I never take any medicine except for pain in the migraine attacks. I still work renovating buildings 7 days per week, and am aware that I have been extraordinarily lucky in keeping my health.

It makes me wonder if perhaps the people in America are getting too many vaccines and other medications. Do you know if there is any evidence that getting an annual flu jab does any good?

We might be better off because we consume a healthier diet than in America, and have intense sunshine year ‘round. The only people here fretting about covid are the ‘educated’ type that never go out in the sun!


47 posted on 04/17/2021 7:55:29 AM PDT by punchamullah
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To: punchamullah
We might be better off because we consume a healthier diet than in America

BINGO, as our senile President over here would put it. The Western diet is full of processed gobbledygook.

53 posted on 04/17/2021 8:23:01 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (GOP-free since 10/9/20)
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To: punchamullah

Congratulations on your longevity, however isn’t the average male lifespan in India 58 years?


62 posted on 04/17/2021 8:40:45 AM PDT by Thommas (The snout of the camel is in the tent.)
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To: punchamullah
Smart guy!

As far as I'm concerned the person that runs to the doctor every sniffle is on the fast tract to the grave.

I've (a couple of exceptions) have had generally good luck with doctors/medical community but some family members haven't fared as well.

Pay attention to your symptoms and attempt to relate them to diet and other activities. Over the past several years I've had dramatic improvements from relatively simple changes mainly to diet and posture to the point I now (late 60’s) feel better both physically and mentally than I have over most of my life. This was mostly the result of my observations.

81 posted on 04/17/2021 9:22:11 AM PDT by VAarea
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To: punchamullah
"It makes me wonder if perhaps the people in America are getting too many vaccines and other medications. Do you know if there is any evidence that getting an annual flu jab does any good?"

The key is vitamin D. We may as well call the "flu season" the vitamin D deficiency season. The strength of your immune system is proportional to your vitamin D level. If you don't go outside, you need supplements. Diet counts somewhat, but it is hard to eat enough of the right foods to keep your vitamin D level up. The darker your skin, the less vitamin D you produce from exposure to the sun.

Check it out.

95 posted on 04/17/2021 10:11:18 AM PDT by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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