In her book "What Doctors Don't Tell You", Lynne McTaggart says about tetanus:
"As for tetanus, the U.S. panel reviewing vaccines noted that the degree of potency of the vaccine 'can vary considerably from preparation to preparation.' The panel concluded that, as the vaccine has been purified and made safer in order to prevent reaction to it, so its protective ability has diminished. "Although studies of immediate response to tetanus vaccination show very high protective antibody levels, this effect quickly wears off. In one study of 84 pregnant African patients, less than a third had detectable antibodies in the blood, even though nearly three-quarters had been immunized within three years of the study. "Furthermore, as in many cases of vaccination, although antibody levels may be high, this may mean nothing in terms of protecting against disease. In one study, five children between five and fifteen contracted tetanus in Finland, even though four of the five had had their full quota of shots. "Once an infant has his DPT shots, medicine recommends a tetanus booster every ten years. However, there's evidence that the more shots you get, the lower your immunity: 'Each additional booster reduces the sensitivity of response to tetanus toxoid antigen after three or four challenges,' according to a Lancet editorial. The elderly, who are most at risk from tetanus, have a far poorer take-up rate from the vaccine than do the young." All of her statements are backed up by an extensive bibliography. It's quite a book. Besides vaccinations, she has thorough chapters on hormone replacement therapy, cholesterol, dental amalgams, bypass surgery, antibiotics, cancer, and much more. Highly recommended reading. Sharon >It might be a good idea to get a tetanus shot anyway, especially if you >have a puncture wound. With Y2K coming, and the military soaking up large >amounts of med stuffs (like Penicillian G) again, the stuff might not be >available next year. I usually get one every 5 years or so when I cut >myself on something dirty, regardless of how well I can clean the wound. >CS is great, but I'd use it as a second line of defense re:tetanus. > >Best Wishes... Eric > >At 08:40 PM 11/8/99 -0800, you wrote: >>I would like to know if Colloidal silver is OK as >>preventive against tetanus. >>I had a cut and don´t know if get a vaccine or drink >>CS. >> >>Raul -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
