Swine Flu Protection: Should YOU Get Vaccinated?
ByThe swine flu virus, also known as the H1N1 virus, is not a new mutation. It has been among us before. It re-emerged in 1976, for example. If you were alive then, you may have been exposed to it. If so, then today your body may have immunity against it. This is one reason why today’s children are more vulnerable to this virus than middle-aged adults.
Children and seniors are both encouraged by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to get an immunization shot. Those who were not exposed in 1976 to the H1N1 virus, who are seniors today, may not be able to survive the swine flu if they get it. In addition to children and seniors, the CDC also recommends the immunization shot for pregnant women, parents and caretakers of young children, and all health care workers.
Please be aware that the CDC is primarily concerned with containing contagious diseases. Whether of not a particular vaccination against flu is perfectly safe or potentially harmful is determined by those who manufacture the vaccines. Is the H1N1 vaccine safe? The federal government says, “yes.” Are they telling the truth? There are experts on both side of the question. Make sure you click on the youtube video linked in this article before you decide for yourself whether or not you or your loved ones should get vaccinated.
For those who have received a vaccination shot for H1N1, be aware that this immunization will not protect you from other seasonal flu viruses. Nor will a seasonal flu shot protect you from H1N1. The best way to be flu-free is to check with your doctor and find out if you can get both vaccinations.
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