Influenza vaccine

hospitalized each year due to influenza virus associated infections (JAMA, 2004). It is so common, that at one point in time, each member of my family has been diagnosed with it; thankfully no complications resulted from the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Influenza is a virus that comes in three different types: A, B, and C. Most commonly the cause of seasonal flu outbreaks, in humans, is influenza types A and B, while influenza type C causes only a…

Flu Vaccination Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infections of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness. Severe outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death (Influenza (Flu) Viruses, 2014). It is estimated that 5% to 20% of the population of United States (US) gets the flu and of those over 200,000 are hospitalized from the flu or from flu-related complications (Seasonal Influenza Q&A, 2014). In the last 30 years…

“Of deaths resulting from influenza, 80 to 90 percent occur in adults 65 years and older. Older adults are prone to severe and potentially fatal complications from this common illness because of co-existing chronic disease and weakened immunity” (Mouton, 2001). Some of the complications the flu could lead to are bronchitis and or pneumonia. The clinical manifestations from having influenza may include a rapid onset of a headache, muscle aches, cough, sore…

Flu vaccines have been around for several years and many of us have been injected with them, but what are the chemicals in the vaccines? As to David Jockers, a corrective care and nutritional doctor from Natural News explains, “"The following substances are found in flu vaccines: aluminum, antibiotics, egg protein, formaldehyde, human aborted fetal apparatus (dead human tissue), monosodium glutamate (MSG), and thimerosol (mercury)" (par. 4). After finding out the chemicals used in vaccines, we…

Influenza or the “flu” is a disease that can lead to hospitalization and in some cases death. The symptoms of Influenza are; nasal and lung congestion, sore throat, fever, chills, cough sneezes, fatigue, headache, and sore muscles and joints. The need for the flu shot is at an all time high in todays society. Each year the flu is different and can affect people in different ways, thus scientist need to make a different vaccine every year to combat different strains of flu viruses. Healthy…

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surrounding children’s vaccination locations. It doesn’t support a specific viewpoint but more supports there hope to inform people see where the kids go. 3. Describe the problem identified by the author. The main problem is the lack of research on where influenza vaccinations are given to people younger than 18 years old. They want to find out the percentages from all possible locations to help see if there are trends surrounding age, gender, economic status, metropolitan statistical area, and…

The 1918 “Spanish flu” Pandemic was caused by an avian-like influenza virus that gained the ability for efficient and sustained human-to-human transmission and then spread globally, killing 20-50 millions. Fortunately, viruses with pandemic potential are rare occurrences and ongoing surveillance of human and avian viruses is being done globally in preparedness for an influenza pandemic. Vaccines and anti-viral drugs may be available, if needed and time permits. Both kinds of therapies have…

Influenza Influenza, also known as the flu is an airborne pathogen that has a high morbidity and mortality rate. Influenza can be spread through the air or by contact, and maybe infectious before symptoms occur. Symptoms of the flu may vary, and severity differs between age groups. People who are at high risk include younger adults with strong immune systems, the elderly, and people with previous problems such as asthma. Symptoms may include: sore throat, fever, muscle pain, and weakness. Once…