Benefits Of Flu And Pneumoccal Vaccine

In the U.S. the CDC or Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people to have the flu vaccination once a year. Anyone over the age of six months or a weak immune system. The flu vaccine is the best way to keep yourself and your family safe from getting the flu. It has also been proven to decrease the amount of deaths yearly and prevent the

Each new strain of the virus must be identified and that is usually done around February for the appropriate development and dispersal of a new vaccine for later that year. They do this by collecting strains of the flu virus from about 100 centers worldwide and then they analyze them in a laboratory. They take this information and use it to decide on the arrangement of the vaccines that are being offered for the following flu season. Also, there are two types of vaccines one that is injected and another that is a nasal-spray vaccine both that are made with live, attenuated virus. Flu vaccines specifically are recommended each year as this article mentions simply because “New flu vaccines are released every year to keep up with rapidly adapting flu viruses” (Mayo). This makes since because flu viruses change so quickly therefore last year's vaccine may not protect someone from the viruses of the upcoming years. Also after vaccination, one’s immune system does produce antibodies that will protect them from the vaccine viruses. Overall the fact that antibody levels start to decrease over time that makes it another reason to get a flu shot every

The article mentions that the Flu season starts in the Fall and reaches its peak in January or February. It is said that until very recently, flu shot campaigns did not start until October. However, according to the article, in the last few years, the flu-shot season “has stretched out” and that’s mainly because drug stores, like CVS and Walgreens, started having medical clinics inside them, and pharmacists were given permission to give vaccination.

In recent years encouragement to get flu shots has become a yearly mantra. Elderly, children six months to two years, health care workers and immune-deficient people are urged in the strongest terms to go to their doctors or clinics and get a flu shot. This group encompasses about 98 million people. In the fall of 2004 this was in the forefront of American and to some extent the Western World media with the shortage of this flu seasons vaccine. Current medical wisdom states that flu shots are safe, effective and prevent mortality. A recent study published by The Journal of the American Medicine Association (JAMA) has brought the current wisdom into question. On February 14, 2005 JAMA

After you finish confirming appointments for tomorrow, I need you to go over every provider schedule for patients that has flu shot, and pap appointment. The flu shot you’re going to reschedule them to next month for the reason that we don’t have flu vaccines. The pap smear you’re going to check if is due, If is not due please reschedule

According to the CDC, the flu is “a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching, and catarrh, and often occurring in epidemics.” The flu causes a large number of hospitalizations and excess death per year, and there have been continuous debates over in the U.S. over the necessity of flu immunization and the financial burden of providing health services such as the flu vaccine. Every year vaccinations are made available, but are considered optional. However, a study conducted by Quian Gu, and Neraj Sood, observed the association between the dangers of the flu infection and the likelihood of getting immunized. The study concluded that those with socio-economic disadvantages and unhealthy lifestyles were less likely to get immunized, and by collecting scientific data nationally, the study found that flu immunizations were consistent with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) “High Priority” model of vaccination—those participating in the study who were labeled as a high priority for influenza vaccinations were more likely to receive them than others.

I wish to explain some common misconceptions involving vaccines moreover, provide some information as to why everyone should be properly vaccinated as it is my personal opinion that they’re an indispensable medical practice. Not only have vaccines greatly improved medical technology, but also the overall health of citizens, and have almost prevented some very lethal diseases from killing the population.

It like the cold but it last longer and it preventable. It’s passed around just like the cold. Through interacting with people that have gotten the flu, it often happens in the winter when it’s cold outside. It’s prevented by getting the Influenza vaccination or better known as the flu shot.

As health care professionals our first line of defense against any diseases is prevention and education. From taking care of our patients’ to providing valuable information related to health services which are all essential for the overall well being of the patients’ and as well as for the community. Every day we are making sure we give our patients the latest information that will benefit them in the long run for example explaining to our patients’ and their loved one importance of receiving the flu shots during flu season. Vaccination when given is intended to be given to all ages. There are many people that can benefit from the vaccines, especially the ones with the weak immune systems mostly the elderly adults. Sometimes not getting

Summary: This article discusses reasons that children over six months should receive annual flu vaccinations (Komaroff). Dr. Anthony Komaroff talks about four reasons to get protected from the flu; the flu can be hazardous to chilren, the flu vaccine does not give a person the flu, “the flu shot is safe” and the vaccine protects more than the recipient (Komaroff). The flu can be hazardous to chilren, especially for children who suffer from asthma or have “chronic health problems” like diabetes (Komaroff). There are strains of the flu that are “particulary danferous for” children, some can even result in death (Komaroff). The flu vaccine does not give a person the flu because the vaccine is made of “virus that had been killed” (Komaroff). There

Influenza, more commonly known as the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses and it usually circulates in the United from late fall through early spring (Grohskopf et al., 2016). Influenza is spread through droplets in the air when an individual talks, coughs or sneezes and the best way to prevent the spread of influenza is through vaccination. Finally, the influenza vaccine is given in the early fall months, preferably before the end of October.

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram-positive bacteria that is a facultative anaerobe. This strain of bacteria can cause five different bacterial diseases. Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause pneumonia (an infection of the lungs), otitis media (an infection of the middle ear), sinus infections, bacteremia (an infection of the bloodstream), and meningitis (an infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord). The most common disease it causes is pneumonia called pneumococcal pneumonia (Travelers' Health). Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes the lungs to fill with fluid. This makes it difficult to breathe causing less oxygen to go to the bloodstream making this

Relating to the Audience: As college students, we cross paths with hundreds of people every day. With winter coming up, and illnesses running rampant, we are all highly susceptible to catching diseases such as the flu. With vaccinations, we can prevent getting these illnesses.

Pneumococcal Disease is a deadly, if not treated in time or correctly, infection that is caused by a strand of bacteria called Streptococcus Pneumoniae. It is capable of causing pneumonia in the lungs, bacteremia in the bloodstream, meningitis, encephalitis, and middle ear and sinus infections. It travels from person to person through breathing in tiny respiratory droplets from an infected person. Pneumococcal disease kills about 5000 people in the U.S yearly with more of them being under the age of 2 or over the age of 65. These two age groups are targeted the most because it’s when your immune system starts to build up but still not as effective or when your immune system starts to become ineffective

Streptococcus Pneumoniae, more often called S. Pneumoniae or Pneumococcus, is a significant human pathogenic bacterium. A normal inhabitant of the upper respiratory tract, approximately 1 in 4 people carries the bacteria asymptomatically. Education on what illnesses the bacteria can cause, the signs and symptoms of the bacteria, who is the most at risk for infection along with how it is transmitted, and possible treatments are crucial to understanding the bacteria and helping to stop the spread.