H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination

October 21, 2009

Dear Parents:

There is some controversy regarding the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination. Not only has it been approved to contain Thimerosal, but there are alleged possible side affects—sterilization. The injectable vaccine contains thimerosal, a preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi in the event they make their way into a vaccine. Thimerosal contains a small amount of mercury. According to "The Epoch Times" (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/20157/)

"A recent study reveals that the small amounts of thimerosal found in vaccines are connected to brain pathology found in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The study "A Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Impaired Oxidative-Reduction Activity, Degeneration, and Death in Human Neuronal and Fetal Cells Induced by Low-Level Exposure to Thimerosal and Other Metal Compounds," by Paul King, David Geier, and Marc Geier is published in the June 2009 issue of Toxicology & Environmental Toxicology. [1]

By inoculating neural cells with infinitesimal amounts of thimerosal (ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid) and other metal compounds (aluminum sulfate, lead acetate, methyl mercury hydroxide, and mercury chloride) comparable to the amounts a baby or child would get in a vaccine, it was found that thimerosal was by far the most toxic.

Cell injury included mitochondrial damage, reduced oxidative-reduction activity, cellular degeneration, and death. Cell damage was similar to that found in cell studies of autistic children. [2]

A urine test is available for non-chelated children or adults with ASD. Mercury poisoning correlated closely with the severity of ASD. [3]

Many dedicated doctors and parents are searching for answers and for cures for autism. Until all the mechanisms of its cause and cure are laid bare by private doctors, entrepreneurs, and concerned citizens, it appears that the epidemic of autism will continue.

Reference:
1. sarnet.org/doc/Geier-mito.pdf

2. mercury-freedrugs.org/docs/090709_PR_ThimerosalCausesBrainPathologyb.pdf

3. mercury-freedrugs.org/

Last Updated
Jul 26, 2009"

H1N1 Communication--Steps The Children’s Hour Academy is taking now

At this time, program staff and children who are NOT sick can safely come to The Children’s Hour Academy. We are working closely with the Clackamas Health Department and will keep you updated with any important information regarding the current flu conditions. The following information is taken directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

The following steps are being taken at our program to help keep children and staff from getting sick with flu:

CDC encourages staff to get vaccinated for seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu (if recommended) when vaccines become available.

CDC encourages parents to have children (6 months of age and older) vaccinated for seasonal flu and H1N1, when the vaccines become available. Children under the age of 5 years are at higher risk for flu complications.

Teachers and staff are educated and encouraged to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze and are teaching children how to do the same. We have posted numerous “Cover the Cough” signs with pictures to remind children to cough in the elbow.

Teachers and staff are practicing good hand hygiene and we are providing the time and supplies for staff and children to wash their hands as often as necessary. Our staff is actively helping children wash their hands frequently. We have posted numerous “Germ Buster” Hand washing signs.

We are performing a daily health check of children and staff when they arrive on school. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date so we can contact you to pick up your child if he or she becomes sick.

If children or staff have flu-like symptoms, they are kept in a separate, but supervised, space until they can go home. We are also limiting the number of staff who takes care of sick children.

We are asking parents and staff to keep themselves and children home if they have flu-like illness. They should stay home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius measured by mouth), or signs of a fever (chills, feeling very warm, a flushed appearance, or sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen).

We are frequently cleaning surfaces and items that children touch with their hands, mouths, and body fluids such as toys, diaper stations, chairs, tables, or playground equipment.

If the flu conditions become MORE severe, we will consider adding the following steps:

We may decide to temporarily close the program if there is a lot of flu in the community. This measure will only be taken in a severe situation. Please consider alternate child care arrangements in case we need to close temporarily. Check with your employer to find out if they will allow you to stay at home to care for your children. Ask if you can work from home. If this is not possible, start planning for other ways to care for your children at home.

Extending the time sick children or child care providers stay home to at least 7 days, even if they feel better. Those who are still sick after 7 days should continue to stay home until at least 24 hours after symptoms have gone away.

Allowing children and staff at higher risk for flu complications to stay home. Parents and staff should make this decision in consultation with their health care provider.

Finding ways to increase social distances (the space between people) in our program by dividing lunches into smaller groups, and holding classes outdoors, weather permitting.

Considering temporarily closing the program if we are unable to continue to operate because many staff and children are at home or if the CDC or our health department asks us to close to help decrease the spread of flu in our community.

For more information about flu, call 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit www.flu.gov.