Wednesday, November 4, 2009
To Get the SHOT or NOT
So much confusion and and media attention, yet most of us are still having a difficult time deciding whether the H1N1 Flu vaccine is what "I" need. As with any medical treatment, besides the obvious benefits, there are risks. That is where our decision-making is called upon. Heaven only knows, there has been an overabundance of information surrounding the H1N1 dangers, but many are struggling with the idea of putting a "foreign" substance into their bodies on the odd, or maybe not so odd, chance that it will prepare their body for an enemy attack. What are your thoughts about this? Do you feel that you are well enough informed to make a clear choice in this decision?
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Thanks for your comments. Viruses are such difficult culprits to vaccinate against. Just when the medical scientists think they've got an identical match, the virus mutates, making it an almost impossible task. That is why the flu vaccine changes EVERY year, depending on what virus(es) is causing the worst outcomes in a particular year. It's abit like having a crystal ball and trying to forcast what will cause the most illness (hospitalizations) and death. People die every year from complications of the annual regular flu viruses. The H1N1 was not included in the manufacture of this season's flu vacciine so that is why it is a separate shot.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the safety of the vaccine, I have not read or heard of any deaths caused by the vaccine, have you? Certain people will have reactions to elements of the vaccine, as some do with medications, but generally speaking, the adverse reactions occur in a very small percentage of those who receive vaccinations.
There is seldom a simple fix to any medical situation so it is in our best interest to gather as much info from RELIABLE sources and add our own medical history to that to make the BEST decision for ourself and family.