They are using chickens eggs for H1N1!!

[LegHorn-BusHorn]

Just saw it on 60 minutes, and that's awesome. I just wonder about the poor chickens and the abuse they are going through. Anybody know more? They are using thousands of eggs. Maybe I am just in the DARK?

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

Do you mean they are using eggs to incubate the virus in the vaccine? Because they have done this with seasonal flu shots for many years...

 

[LegHorn-BusHorn]

Yes, they are injecting the egg with something and then it turns into the vacine?

 

[greathorse]

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Why are the chickens going through abuse?

 

[al6517]

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Yes they do use the eggs to create antiviruses, so why are you so upset because your in the dark about how the real world actually works ??. Eggs have been used for decades to create Vaccines fast and effectively. We should be grateful the eggs are there to save lives.

AL

 

[Julie_A]

Nothing new. That's why I don't take flu shots because I'm allergic to eggs.

 

[debilorrah]

Be nice to the youngster. Not everyone knows everything. Even me.

 

[AngieChick]

This has been going on since 1931. Honestly, I think using mass market eggs for vaccine production is no worse than being bought to eat, maybe even a better use for them. Though I do understand your concern.

Here is the link to a Wiki page on the history of the flu vaccine. It's interesting reading.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza_vaccine

 

[rainplace]

Wow, I had no idea they used eggs for that! I learn something new everyday.

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

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Oh.. I didn't mean to come across as being mean! OP I'm sorry if I offended you!

I don't know everything- nor do I want to!