Influenza (flu) is a highly transmissible viral infection that is accountable for major respiratory illness epidemics around the world, usually in the winter months. Unlike the common cold, influenza can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis, which often require hospitalization. Unlike the common cold,
The flu virus is especially dangerous for elderly people, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and very young children, as well as for people with underlying medical conditions. It is estimated that each year, flu contributes to an average of 13,500 hospitalizations and more than 3,000 deaths among Australians aged over 50 years. (Immunize Australia Program 2015, Australian …show more content…
It can be seen as selfish if people do not get the flu shot as it increases the chances of the people surrounding them to get sick as they are exposed to someone whom is more likely to catch the flu virus. There is no scientific evidence proving against getting the flu shot. The vaccine does not completely rule out the chances of someone obtaining the flu, however it does drastically decrease the chances of them getting ill, and if they did contract the flu, their case would be no where near as bad as what it would be if they had not receive the …show more content…
Flu Vaccination for children 2011, Bupa, accessed 3 November 2015, .
Do NOT Let Your Child Get Flu Vaccine -- 9 reasons why 2009, Mercola.com, accessed 3 November 2015, .
Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine 2015, Centers for disease control and prevention, accessed 3 November 2015, .
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(Flu (influenza) immunization 2015, Victoria State Government, accessed 6 November 2015,
The flu virus is especially dangerous for elderly people, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and very young children, as well as for people with underlying medical conditions. It is estimated that each year, flu contributes to an average of 13,500 hospitalizations and more than 3,000 deaths among Australians aged over 50 years. (Immunize Australia Program 2015, Australian …show more content…
It can be seen as selfish if people do not get the flu shot as it increases the chances of the people surrounding them to get sick as they are exposed to someone whom is more likely to catch the flu virus. There is no scientific evidence proving against getting the flu shot. The vaccine does not completely rule out the chances of someone obtaining the flu, however it does drastically decrease the chances of them getting ill, and if they did contract the flu, their case would be no where near as bad as what it would be if they had not receive the …show more content…
Flu Vaccination for children 2011, Bupa, accessed 3 November 2015, .
Do NOT Let Your Child Get Flu Vaccine -- 9 reasons why 2009, Mercola.com, accessed 3 November 2015, .
Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine 2015, Centers for disease control and prevention, accessed 3 November 2015, .
How the flu jab works n.d., NHS choices, accessed 6 November 2015, .
(Flu (influenza) immunization 2015, Victoria State Government, accessed 6 November 2015,