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The Swine Flu Vaccine Debate
With flu season coming up, the number of flu incidents is already well ahead of its usual pace. I saw a report on TV a few nights ago that said there have been more illnesses from flu this year than there usually are in a whole season.
The most baffling thing about this strain of flu is the fact that perfectly healthy young people are more vulnerable to the effects of it than older or sickly people.
Many are wondering what to do and how they can possibly protect themselves from this epidemic in the making.
Having said that, officials are recommending the use of an H1N1 and regular flu vaccine each year to minimize the chances of the worst possible impact nationwide that health officials fear. They say this is the best protection against potential infection.
On the other hand, the swine flu is said to only end up killing less than one percent of those afflicted with it. Being that just a fraction of one percent of those will face a death rate, is it worth getting vaccinated from this epidemic?
People grow more concerned with reports of adverse bodily reactions to flu vaccines. One woman was literally rendered speechless and immobile after being vaccinated, and the story was covered by major media outlets.
Whether she received a bad vaccine or this was simply a risk that everyone who gets a shot will experience, no one is exactly sure. However, the best course of action is to speak to your doctor for a legitimate professional opinion.
There is no doubt that H1N1 will be in the news for quite some time. Unfortunately, this may just be its beginning.
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