The Associated Press recently ran another article about tens of millions of swine flu shots expiring and being incinerated.  The bottom line of the article was that this was somehow normal and to be expected--a necessary part of having enough flu vaccine to protect us just in case. 

The official European government investigations into possible malfeasance by the WHO allegedly making a false pandemic declaration to sell vaccine were referred to as “some commentators attacking the WHO.”  This seems like something of an understatement.  One commentator they quoted was Prof. Ulrich Keil of Muenster, Germany, seen above pointing at meat for some reason, who said that the flu was not as big a priority as other health issues. 

This sort of dueling experts controversy is typical for mainstream media reporting and does not really help the cause of creating an informed citizenry.  It just confuses things by making it seem that no one understands anything.  Reality exists.  It is extremely dangerous to act as if it doesn’t.

Many of the statements in the article were verifiably true or false.  They could have and should have been truth-checked.  For example, did swine flu vaccine prevent death and disease?   This is not a matter of personal opinion.  I can understand maybe how a year ago, in the hight of the “pandemic” frenzy there was a rush to jump to conclusions, but by now there should be one medical reporter in the world who has caught up on the subject.  At what point do we get sober analysis by someone who has actually examined the science of the issue instead of merely parroting talking points?

Disclaimer:  This blog is a commentary on news items about flu.  It is not intended as individual medical advice.  Please consult a well-informed health care professional for your personal medical concerns.