국내 뿐 아니라 현재 미국에서도 Swin flu로 인해 많은 사람들이 걱정속에 하루하루를 보내고 있습니다. 모든 뉴스 미디어들이 전문의료인들을 모시고 swin flu의 심각성을 발표하면서 국민들은 더욱 더 불안한 마음을 감추지 못하고 있습니다. 전국적으로 예방주사가 준비되어 각 곳에서 예방주사를 맞기 위한 사람들의 행렬이 늘어나고 있지만 우리 KCI 학회 회원들은 이에 대한 정확한 정황을 인지할 필요가 있습니다. 물론 swine flu의 잠재적 위험성은 있습니다. 그리고 감염 가능성을 피하기 위해 개인의 위생적 생활을 준수해야 할 것입니다. 꼭 필요한 상황이 아니라면 많은 사람들이 모이는 곳을 피하고, 손을 자주 씻고, 충분한 휴식을 취하여 몸을 피곤케 하지 말아야 합니다.
이 글을 통해 나누고자 하는 것은 swine flu에 대한 지나친 우려와 걱정이 현실을 더욱 악화시킨다는 사실입니다. 그리고 이 분야에 세계적인 많은 학자들은 현재 진행되고 있는 이 현상을 다른 시각으로 판단하고 있으며 예방주사의 효율성 그리고 예방주사 접종으로 인한 심각한 부작용에 대해 강하게 지적하고 있습니다. 그리고 자신과 자신의 가족들에게는 예방주사를 맞게 하지 않겠노라는 발표에 미국에서도 많은 혼란이 일고 있습니다. 국내에서도 예방주사를 접종한 한 노인께서 사망하였다는 소식이 있었습니다. 미국에서 swine flu로 사망한 어린아이들 중 52%는 seasonal flu 예방주사를 접종한 어린아이였고 나머지 아이들은 만성질환으로 항바이러스제를 복용하고 있는 환자들이였습니다.
이에 대해 근래 Chiropractic 계에서 발표한 글을 아래에 실었습니다. 천천히 읽어보시고 참조하시기 바랍니다.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chiropractic Part of Swine Flu Prevention Program in Children
ATLANTA, Georgia ? September 8, 2009
A recent update on the Swine flu released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reports on the deaths of 36 children attributable to complications from the viral infection. The majority of those deaths occurred in children with very significant neurodevelopmental disorders.
According to the data some of these children also had chronic pulmonary disorders and some were obese. In fact, most who died had multiple, severe, chronic health conditions.
“The number of children with neurological, neurodevelopmental and pulmonary disorders who ended up with complications from the H1N1 flu and who ultimately died from these complications point to the need to make sure that children with such disorders, and in fact all children, have as little interference to their nervous systems as possible” stated Matthew McCoy DC, MPH a public health specialist, health researcher and editor of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic.
McCoy added “It also shows that the majority of children who ended up with complications from H1N1 infection were not normal, healthy children. So, if you have normal, healthy children - rather than panic from these media reports its better to consider the things you can do to make sure that your child’s immune system remains functioning at its best.”
In addition to a healthy diet, exercise and proper sleep one crucial way to make sure your child’s immune system is functioning at its best is to make sure their nervous system is free from interference. Since the nervous system has a direct effect on the immune system and because the spine houses and protects so much of the nerve system it is important to have your child’s spine checked for any interference.
“Nerve interference can result from spinal misalignments or abnormal motion in the spine called vertebral subluxations and because the nervous system affects immune function it is important to reduce or correct any vertebral subluxations if found” advised Dr. Christopher Kent, chiropractic researcher and President of the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation.
Interestingly, the CDC found that 13 (52%) of the children who died had received at least 1 dose of the 2008--09 seasonal flu vaccine including 11 children who had these high-risk medical conditions. Of further interest is that 15 of those who died and who had chronic medical conditions had also received antiviral treatment. What role, if any, these two factors had in the deaths was not discussed in the CDC report.
“The lesson in all of this is to go back to the basics” stated Kent, “The best defense against viral and bacterial diseases, in addition to the recommendations for hand washing and covering your mouth, is a highly functioning immune system. Chiropractic should be part of an effective flu prevention strategy.”
Chiropractors specialize in the identification and care of vertebral subluxations. Through examination of the spine they can determine if subluxations are present and if found can recommend the necessary care to reduce or correct them. Both McCoy and Kent urge all parents to have their children checked for nervous system interference as soon as possible before and during the upcoming flu season.
Contact Information:
Matthew McCoy DC, MPH
Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health ? Chiropractic
http://www.chiropracicpediatricresearch.net
matthewmccoy@comcast.net 
