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Flu Shots for the Winter of 2007 - 2008
from:This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding flu shots for this coming winter. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about this important health issue.
Many health agencies state that the single best way to thwart the spread of influenza is to get immunized every fall. Every year the new vaccine is manufactured with three different strains of viruses which are based on evaluations about which strains will circulate in the upcoming year. The body begins to form antibodies after about two weeks from getting inoculated and will then provide us with protection from these strains. The strains are constantly changing and so it is recommended that you get inoculated every year.
The people that are most prone to be effected and to get seriously ill, and are put on a priority list to get their shot first, are the elderly 65 and older and young babies under 6 months of age. Persons with chronic health issues are also at risk especially those with illnesses effecting their immune systems, chronic heart or lung conditions affecting respiratory functions, or those going through aspirin therapy. Another important sector of the population who are at risk not necessarily to get seriously sick but who can infect those that are and should get inoculated include people employed in the health care, day care and home care fields. By diminishing their chance of contracting it they intern held stop the spread of it within the community.
The flu shot is not recommended though for those who have an allergic reaction to this vaccination or to chicken eggs, have in the past came down with Guillain-Barre syndrome within 6 weeks of receiving an inoculation, are currently experiencing an active viral or bacterial infection with a fever, or are younger than 6 months old.
There are some people who are concerned about the side effects of having this inoculation but side effects are commonly mild and will last only a couple of days. If any symptoms do surface, they may include muscle and body soreness, redness with swelling and tenderness at the injection site, a weak fever and tiredness. The nasal spray form contains a virus that has been weakened and may also cause additional symptoms in patients. they include a sore throat, minor headache, a runny nose, nausea and possibly vomiting. These too should all settle down in a couple of days.
Rest assured that when making the choice to get vaccinated, remember that experiencing some mild side effects is far more pleasant than actually coming down with the influenza, a condition much more uncomfortable and debilitating as anyone who can remember their last bout can attest. You can also consider all those at-risk who you would not be infecting by not spreading it around. Fact is that with the introduction of a national flu shots plan the number of influenza cases and deaths have decreased considerably, especially in the population at high risk .
Always remember no matter how much your read or hear, your family doctor should always be consulted with when making any decisions about getting a vaccine or any other health issues.
Hopefully the article above has contributed to your understanding of flu shots and we were able to provide you with some of the facts on this subject.
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