We've all heard that there are TWO ways that we can "fight" against and avoid the FLU, and other viruses;
#1) we must do all those things we've heard about that keep our immune systems strong;
-eating nutritiously,
-drinking plenty of water,
-getting a full night's rest,
-taking extra Vitamin D during the winter months,
-washing our hands frequently,
-keeping our hands away from our eyes, nose and mouth,
-avoiding being near people who are "sick",
-AND staying home ourselves if we are experiencing any viral symptoms.
OR
#2) we can buy "insurance" by having a vaccination that was designed to assist our bodies in producing antigens ("soldiers") to one or more SPECIFIC viruses.
Vaccines have a proven effectiveness, over a great many years of use, to stop the spread of disease and save human suffering and millions of lives . Who, today knows of anyone contracting POLIO? or TB? or any one of the many other deadly, disfiguring diseases of the past? As you can see, vaccines, as imperfect as they sometimes seem, certainly have a revered place in the history of human health.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are in a "high risk" group you will need advice from your Doctor as well.
The question, as I see it, then becomes:
"Which method do I choose for myself (and my children) to limit MY risk of contracting a potentially lethal disease?"
Then each of us has the responsibility to follow through on our choice and conviction.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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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