I found out what a lie the flu vaccine was, at least in the U.S., after moving to Japan. Of course it's mostly about the money. The kids went in for their check up and the doctor asked if they had their flu shots, "Every year," I said. His face immediately contorted and he repeated questioningly, "Every year? Where?" I told him in the arm and he laughed, typical U.S. he mumbled. He then explained that the flu shots are good for about twenty years if injected into the blood, where the antibodies can be stored in your blood. Apparently when a shot goes into the muscle, the body doesn't retain or manufacture the antibodies on it's own, creating the need for a yearly shot. Five years later, none of the kids have had flu despite being around it at school. I'd like to mention that I am NOT advocating getting shots, but rather illustrating how big companies manipulate the "availability"of truth.