advocate for getting the flu shot. As a former army medic, it was my job to make sure that my unit was vaccinated yearly and I also made sure that my own kids got the vaccination as well. Getting our annual vaccination is one of the ways that I protect my family from the flu, and we strive to get it before the end of October. Every year the vaccine is different and this summer we've all been on the alert with the Zika virus, don't let the flu catch up with you. That's why this year CVS Pharmacy, now…
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taking the influenza vaccines. The influenza vaccines, is also known as the flu shots. They are vaccines that protect against infection by influenza viruses. The vaccination against the influenza reduces sickness, and medical visits. People who take the flu vaccine should get it every six months, and it takes about two weeks after the shot for the antibodies to develop in the body. Many people don’t believe on taking the flu vaccine and see it as a pointless thing to do. In reality it can help in the…
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Dose of Destruction Everywhere you turn now there are signs and people pushing you toward an influenza vaccine. It seems that this particular vaccine has become a huge part of our media every year at the start of “flu season.” Most people give into this scare tactic media and go get this vaccine strictly off the recommendations with no questions asked. Now not only is it being highly recommended for the general public, but mandated for those working in the medical field. Can this possibly be a good…
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months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine annually. One of the biggest reasons to get the flu vaccine is it reduces the chances of death occurring from the flu or flu related complications, such as pneumonia. According to the CDC (2017), “vaccinated adults were 52-79% less likely to die than unvaccinated flu-hospitalized patients” (New CDC Study Shows Flu Vaccine Reduces Severe Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients, para. 3). So although symptoms of the flu may still occur, the vaccine can greatly…
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Flu Vaccines an Important Annoyance Sara Franco ENC 1101 Pro. Yvetta Ingram The Influenza virus, commonly known as the flu, is a common disease that had it's first outbreak in 1918-1919 killing around 50 to 100 million people. Though it's not sure exactly but it's speculated that the outbreak began in Haskell County, Kansas, a tiny county in the corner of Kansas (Barry). Influenza virus is a viral infection which causes problems to the respiratory system which…
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fight and kill this specific virus. The immune system then keeps the record of that virus and can then recognise and fight it off easily later on if it returns. Immunisation is given two ways as an injection or, drops by the mouth usually in polio shots, this is done by doctors Physicians, GP’S and licensed nurses. Nine diseases can be prevented by childhood immunisation such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, poliomyelitis (polio), measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenza type b, and…
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This year, the flu strand is H3N2, with which the flu vaccine tends to underperform. That is true this year, as the flu vaccine efficiency rate is only 10% effective. Another very important vaccine is the HPV vaccine (also known as the Gardasil vaccine). HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, a virus that can turn into cervical cancer if not treated properly…
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adolescents be REQUIRED to receive vaccinations? Why or why not? I believe that a child should be required to get the vaccinations that are necessary to help prevent an illness from spreading. The vaccinations that can help another person not get sick are necessary because it is not fair for another person who is healthy to get an illness due to another not wanting to get the vaccine to prevent the illness. For example, everyone should get the flu shot to prevent others and themselves from getting…
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marks each] Explain why each of the following statements is True, False, or Uncertain according to economic principles. Use diagrams where appropriate. Unsupported answers will receive no marks. It is the explanation that is important. 110 assignment – first five questions (first five for 112 follow) A4-1. The Ontario government now provides (pays for) influenza vaccinations free to all residents who want them. This policy will result in less deadweight loss in the flu shot market than private purchases…
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pediatrician for the past 16 years. 1. Do you believe that vaccines should be required for children? Why? “Yes, I firmly believe that all children and young adults should receive all of the recommended vaccines according to the schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Vaccinating children and young adults may be the single most important health-promoting intervention we perform as doctors, and that parents and caregivers can provide…
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