Just talkin’ about my v-v-vaccination
Why get the flu vaccine?
Influenza is a contagious disease and being vaccinated reduces your chance of catching the disease or spreading it to others.
Reduces my odds? So, I can still it?
That is a possibility. There are many different strains of influenza. The flu vaccine protects against three particular strains for the flu season.
Every time I get the vaccine I get sick anyway.
The vaccine does have side effects, but it cannot cause the disease. It may cause soreness at the site of injection, headache, fatigue, and fever. These effects occur 1-2 days after immunization. Furthermore, the signs and symptoms of the flu are common with other disease. The flu may cause nausea or vomiting. These symptoms are also caused by the unrelated condition gastroenteritis.
Additionally, you should reduce your risk of communicable diseases by washing your hands, sleeping 8 hours each night, exercising most days of the week, and eating a balanced diet.
So, who should be vaccinated?
If you are 6 months old or older, you should receive the flu vaccine. You should especially get it if you are around children younger than 6 months or people with immune compromising diseases or treatments (like those with cancer). you should especially seek out the vaccine if you are 50 or older, have a chronic respiratory condition like asthma, or pregnant.
You can learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or from your local health department.
GET THE FLU VACCINE
Kouts School Nurse 