Deadlier than Cocaine, Heroin, and the Swine Flu?

Posted by:
Dr. Mercola

excerpt:

The reckless use of unnecessary drugs is especially obvious today as
the swine flu hysteria is in full swing. Drug companies are now touting
statin drugs, of all things, to be an effective remedy against the H1N1 virus!
What we have here is a cornucopia of unrivaled foolishness!
But let’s take a look at a more commonly prescribed drug for the
seasonal- and swine flu that, in all likelihood, is causing far more
harm than good – Tamiflu.
According to a recent study into the use of Tamiflu for children with flu symptoms – the most extensive research of its kind, so far – Tamiflu falls flat.
The researchers, who analyzed four studies of children aged one to 12, published their findings in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on August 11, 2009. They found that the anti-viral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza:

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  Put children at higher risk of dangerous complications
  


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  Had little impact on the length of the illness
  


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  Had little impact on the spread of the swine flu
  


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  May cause drug-resistant strain mutations
  

Children given these drugs were found to recover LESS THAN ONE DAY earlier, compared with simple rest and recuperation.
According to the researchers, the risks of Tamiflu and Relenza far
outweigh their negligent benefits, and children should therefore NOT be
given these drugs for the swine flu.
Common side effects included:

(Graph from the Daily Mail, August 11, 2009)
The Daily Mail notes that this finding will no doubt cause
confusion, as it contradicts recommendations from government health
officials. Not surprisingly, the British Department of Health dismissed
the study, saying the results were based on seasonal flu, despite the
fact that the scientist specifically noted that these results also applied to swine flu.
Again, health officials are choosing to ignore scientific warnings
that their recommendations are NOT in the best interest of the majority
of people.