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By Herb Newborg

Dr. Sanja Gupta Says He Will "Take a Pass" on the H1N1 Vaccine
The CNN Chief Medical Correspondent says he developed natural immunity.

Dr. Sanja Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, won’t be getting the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine. Dr. Gupta was in Afghanistan covering the war in mid September. He developed flu like symptoms: cough, fever, chills and dizziness.

Dr. Gupta reported that he took some Tylenol and a sinus decongestant and got IV fluids (he was in the desert with temperatures over 100 degrees). “Within a couple days, I felt a lot better, and a few days after that – I was back to normal”, says Gupta.

The article in which Dr. Gupta discussed his experience with the flu in Afghanistan states that his illness was “ultimately confirmed as H1N1”, but he also states in the same article that “It really didn’t matter if I got tested, as my doctor told me. It was the only flu strain circulating and I had it”.

Although we will probably never know for sure whether Dr. Gupta’s flu was confirmed by a blood test, we can be certain that he won’t be getting the H1N1 vaccine. In response to a reader question on the CNN website, Dr. Gupta stated the following:

“I contracted the H1N1 virus recently while reporting on the war in Afghanistan, and I was miserable for days. I got my immunity to H1N1 the hard way, so I can take a pass on the vaccine this year.”

Apparently, Dr. Gupta feels that the innate intelligence of the body’s ability to perform its natural function, develop mild symptoms as a result of the infection, produce natural antibodies and quickly return to health with protection against any future recurrence of the infection is good enough for him.

And I would suggest that for most of our readers, it will work just as well for you too.

The following tips will improve the function of your immune system and further reduce your chances of getting the flu:

• Get adequate natural sunlight or Vitamin D supplementation.
• Avoid sugar.
• Avoid processed foods.
• Eat natural, non-GMO, whole foods.
• Exercise regularly.
• Get plenty of sleep.
• Support yourself during stressful times.
• Have your spine checked and get adjusted as needed.