Archives for: October 2009, 13
The Flu, & a 'Shot to the System'
This is a quote from an article published LoudounTimes October 13, 2009:
'Desiree Jennings can whisper softly, but not talk loudly.
She can run a 3K, but can’t walk 5 feet normally.
She can move sideways and backwards, but not forward.'
And:
'Desiree, a young, healthy and active 25-year old resident of Ashburn, says she was not in a high-risk group, had no pre-existing, underlying health issues, and was not on medication at the time of her shot.'
And:
'Amazingly, it was her physical therapist at Johns Hopkins who provided the latest, clinical diagnosis as to what Desiree has: Dystonia. '
Then:
'It’s understandable how Desiree now feels about the seasonal flu shot. She – and her doctors, she says - are convinced it is what’s caused her alarming, adverse reactions. “Don’t get the flu shot if you’re healthy” and not at risk, she implores. She claims doctors at Fairfax and Johns Hopkins hospitals agree. '

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