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The 1954 Salk Vaccine Trial: Analysis of the Medium 199 Placebo
The Salk polio vaccine trials are frequently cited as the gold standard of placebo-controlled research. Yet a review of the original trial documents and contemporaneous reports reveals that no true inert placebo group was used. This article examines those primary sources directly, allowing readers to evaluate the trial design for themselves, and explores how modern censorship mechanisms have limited public access to information that challenges the accepted historical narrative.
Flu Shots Can Increase Your Risk of the Flu + Holistic Immune Support Tips
Thinking of getting the flu shot? New data suggests the 2024-2025 flu vaccine actually increased the risk of catching the flu by 27%. In this article, I break down the manufacturing guesswork, expose the ingredients (and residual contaminants) in this year's formulas, and share actionable, holistic tips to strengthen your terrain naturally and reduce your risk of the flu without reliance on serially criminal pharmaceutical corporations.