On tonight's segment of In Focus with Melanie Risdon, we chat with Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson about his long road to recovery after being COVID-19 vaccine injured in the fall of 2021. He also discusses his work with other legislators around the world to bring the topic of vaccine injuries to the forefront. .Tune in to the Western Standard on Tuesday, Oct. 18 @ 7 p.m. MDT for In Focus with Melanie Risdon and catch the full interview..In early February, Getson went public about the vaccine injury he suffered after the first Pfizer dose he received in October 2021..READ MORE: Vaccine-injured UCP MLA feared he would be barred from job.As a private pilot, Getson said he held off from getting his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine until he completed his annual aviation medical exam which showed he had no previous complication or pre-existing medical issues..“Since my shot, I had nothing but autoimmune-related issues … aches, pains, and loss of mobility in my right arm. (I took the shot in the left),” said Getson in a Facebook post in February..Getson said after his injury, his next uphill battle was the process to submit his vaccine injury which he said was difficult and lengthy. .READ MORE: Alberta docs face uphill battle filing vax injury claims with AHS.“There really isn’t a succinct process and family doctors can’t readily report these things,” he said at the time. .Because of his reaction to the Pfizer vaccine, Getson said he endured autoimmune-related issues including an intense swelling of his face and a rash on his legs..Unwilling to risk another adverse reaction with a second dose, the Alberta MLA said he fought for months to acquire an exemption from the vaccine. .While dealing with the fallout from his vaccine injury, Getson said he has heard from countless people dealing with similar issues and has connected with several other legislators from around the world to address the issue. .READ MORE: WATCH: Epidemic of vaccine injuries.He said he has also found relief after crossing paths with numerous individuals who shared various treatment options and said he himself researched other ways to heal his immune system..Getson cited the New York Times bestselling book Lifespan; Why We Age — and Why We Don't Have To, by David A. Sinclair PhD. .The author is an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and the leading world authority on genetics and longevity. .He also shared the name of an all-natural, immune-boosting supplement — Protandim by LifeVantage — that has helped with his recovery. .For those who are "walking wounded," Getson suggests looking to "old-world wisdom that's kept us healthy for a long time.".He also pointed to the Canadian COVID Care Alliance as a wealthy resource for those looking for more information around vaccine injuries and those looking for effective treatment protocols — whether dealing with long COVID, looking for early treatment, or are dealing with a vaccine injury.
