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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diseases and to make one immune to them. In some places, in order for one to be able to enter into a facility, school, or to receive a job, some vaccinations are required. Vaccinations are felt differently about by many; some feel that it is not as important, dangerous, and some think that it is the right thing to do and is useful. To one is getting vaccinated riskier or beneficial? Before vaccinations were created, there had been different disease epidemics all over the world since before the 1500’s…
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Why COVID-19 Vaccines Should Not Be Required for All Americans. The argument has some strengths and some weaknesses. A good strength it has is that there is data and quotes from people and universities. It has statistics from universities, such as Tel Aviv University. It states that one dose of the vaccine is highly effective in kids, from 12-15 years old (U.S. News Staff, 2021). The argument has statistics from California residents on natural immunity (U.S. News Staff, 2021). The argument is based…
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Using the Internet to Expedite Patient Care In the recent past, use of the internet in health care provision has proved to be an important way in ensuring health care services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. Electronic health records are a version of information regarding a patient that is recorded and stored in a computerized system. Through such records, patient information can be easily accessed and followed up thus ensuring continuous patient care. It also ensures online communication…
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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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