FLU VACCINE:The history of egg allergy is no longer a complete contrindication for the flu vaccine. It is a risk benefit ratio a recent study I read (sorry i don't have the citation) that actually watched the effect of the vaccine on people that have documented skin test and dietary intolerances to eggs. Of the 50 odd people who received the shot, none had a reaction that would have prevented the shot from being giving in the future. Acouple of precautions: 1) It should be give in a setting where treatment for anaphylactic reactions is readily available O2, epinephrine, Basic life support trained people. 2) the person should wait around for 1 hour after this shot before leaving the area. If some body really wants to know the citation, s3nd me p[rivate email and I'll try to dig it up. BF and Breast Cancer Risk In my on going media watch about lactation and breastcancer, I recent noted an article that did mention the associattion of lactation and risk reduction in breast cancer. The magazine was HEALTH October 1995, "Is the Modern World Giving Us Cancer" by AManda SPake, which tells alot about Devra Lee Davis. The small BF citation is on page 54. I'll quote: If a woman begins menstruating early, enters menopause late, never gets pregnant, never breast-feeds, or is obese, she'll be exposed to more estradiol, increasing her risk of breast cancer. Three cheers for the mention albeit small!!! The article is intersting and frightening about the impact that the chemicals may have in our increasing rates of cancer. *************************************************************** Jon Ahrendsen, MD, FAAFP, LLLI Medical Associate * 215 13th Ave, SW * Clarion, Iowa, 50525 USA * phone 515-532-2836 * Fax 515-532-2523 * Email [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************