Flu vaccination, why not?
Flu vaccination rates are dropping among young and middle
age adults. There are multiple reasons as to why the vaccination rates have
dropped throughout the years. One of the reasons being that the young to middle
age adults 18 to 64, “underestimate the potential seriousness
of influenza at their age, and assume they may only have to miss a few days of
work because they're ill.” Many of these people get the flu not knowing the
symptoms or risks that this virus can cause or in some cases have already
caused. The adults in this age group are not always willing to go and get the
vaccination although, the vaccinations are readily available. Studies have
proven that it takes two weeks for the vaccination to be in full affect for
people to be immune to the influenza virus. One problem that people have with
the vaccination is that the vaccination only lasts one flu season. With this being said every year people are supposed
to get this vaccine or nasal spray that will provide new antibodies. Another
reason as to why people stay away from the vaccination due to the side effects
that come along with the shot, also the fear of the injection.
Federal Health Officials are stating
that the widespread movement of the influenza virus is being experienced in 35
states as of the start of 2014. According to Mail Online’s article, “Four out
of seven flu vaccine brands approved for NHS use contain thiomersal, a
mercury-containing agent at the center of safety concerns over its effect on
brain function, particularly in children.” A large number of people end up not getting
the flu vaccination because of studies shown linking the flu vaccination to
autism. This is seen more in the younger
children than in young adults.
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