Influenza Vaccination

When we hear the word virus, we usually think of something that makes us sick. A virus is an ultramicroscopic infectious organism that, having no independent metabolic activity, can replicate only within a cell of another host organism. A virus consists of a core of nucleic acid, either RNA or DNA, surrounded by a coating of antigenic protein and sometimes a lipid layer surrounds it as well. The viral genome provides the genetic code for replication, and the host cell provides the necessary energy and raw materials. To fight viruses, we use vaccines. While some may infect a broad range, other viruses can only infect certain kinds of cells. Vaccines are made of inactive, dead or weakened virus cells or protein antigens that can no longer infect

One of the posters or advertisement is "Spread music, not the flu" and shows two young adults listening to music all joyful and relaxed. One is showing two little kids eating popcorn and having fun and the slogan is "Spread popcorn, not the flu" once again this is associating and involving others. Another ad shows these two older parents or grandparents and a kid saying "shots aren't just for kids."

The flu is caused by the influenza virus. Vaccinations are made to prevent those outbreaks. In the first ad that i chose for this essay dedicated to analyzing those campaigns. In this ad it says "The best shot is a flu shot." and then it gives information on how to find a local clinic so that you can get the shot. By looking at the ad you see a female wearing a basketball jersey, in a serious basketball stance., This is targeting the athletic audience but specifically women. This encourages women who are athletes who might be more susceptible to getting the influenza virus.

An advertisement discussing such a serious topic as Alzheimer's disease is targeted toward middle aged adults. These people need to be thinking of this because this could be in their ever present future. There is not a specific income level or education level for this ad because Alzheimer’s disease could affect anyone. The lack of vibrant colors suggests that they are not trying to appeal to a younger demographic.

Vaccination rates among the general population in the United States is an important public health intervention aimed at preventing unnecessary hospitalizations and premature deaths related to influenza. Among these vaccinations is the influenza vaccination, in which our paper will primarily focus on the barriers which prevent vaccination and determine ways to reduce the number of reasons people choose not to be immunized. We will look at some of the determinants and how they affect vaccination rates. These determinants include looking at: age, gender, marital status, education, ethnicity, socio-economic status, social and cultural values, housing, behavioral beliefs, social influences, previous vaccine experiences, perceived susceptibility, sources of information, perceived health status, healthcare system accessibility, affordability, knowledge and attitudes about vaccination, and physicians’ advice. By looking at the impact of these determinants, we can draw conclusions on how decreasing these barriers will impact the vaccination rate for the influenza vaccine. We will focus on the general population as a whole and at risk populations including: the elderly over the age of 65, children younger than 6 years old and health care workers.

Millions of Americans will receive the flu vaccination without a doctor’s note or regard to any underlying conditions. The only question asked is, “Can you roll up your sleeve for me?” Many blindly receive the flu vaccine without question and assume that it is effective without factual knowledge. In the healthcare system it is a requirement to get vaccinated, unless one wishes to be sectioned off and forced to wear a mask during work. Mandatory vaccinations have been enacted among some employers pushing employees to receive the vaccination. This is despite their views, concerns, or questions in regards to the safety and effectiveness of the flu vaccination. There is much debate over whether the pros outweigh the cons in regards to inoculation. In an age where

The ad targets viewers between the ages of 13 to 30. This case being the fact that it is more the younger people using social media outlets such as Twitter, and Facebook. However, an argument can be made that it targets all age demographics seeing, as how information is shared so easily nowadays. In another case it can be simply put that this information might be lost on the older generations. The older demographic you try to reach, the lesser the chance of change becomes. It is smarter to target the younger generations who you can still help to shape and mold, and this is exactly what the Salvation Army has done. They have understood that while Domestic Violence is still a problem with older generations, their main focus needs to be the future, leaders, the future adults, who then in turn can teach the future

In addition to this, the creators of the ad make an assumption that the audience is concerned with the health of human kind, but it is still in dark about the ways in which they can provide their help and the different types of resources

Influenza is a virus that is spread through airborne droplets, which are present when coughing, sneezing, and even talking (Adams, 2017). The awesome thing about influenza (i.e. the flu) is that it is fairly easy to prevent. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists seven ways you can use to protect yourself from the flu. The number one and most important is to get your yearly flu vaccination. Also, prevention includes avoiding close contact with those who are sick; staying home when you are sick; covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing; cleaning your hands with warm water and soap; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; and last but not least, practicing generally good health habits (CDC.gov, 2015). Adequate sleep,

In the review of the article “Reasons why nurses decline influenza vaccination: a qualitative study” there were multiple times throughout the article where the literature continued to build on the problem, purpose, and question for the research study. In one of the paragraphs in the opening discussion, it further defines that “the goal was to obtain a more in-depth information on this subject” (p.2) of why nurses refuse the influenza vaccine.

The ad is a collage of the four posters used in the campaign, obviously targeted to teens living in and around New York City. They consisted of four very cute but sad and confused looking toddlers, each accompanied by a quote such as, “got a good job? I cost thousands of dollars each year," “dad you’ll be paying child support for the next 20 years," “honestly mom chances are he won’t stay with you. What happens to me?” And “I’m twice as likely not to graduate high school because you had me as a teen”. Each poster also has a big yellow caution like tape stamped across it with exaggerated statistics associated with each quote respectively. In the bottom right hand corner of each poster is also a number to text “NOTNOW” to

The influenza virus and Streptococcus pneumoniae are two of the most common pathogens to affect humans; both generally pose no major concern to human life but have the potential to cause catastrophic damage to the lives of susceptible individuals. With many strains of the influenza virus being a constant presence around the world, and S. pneumoniae being a normally harmless commensal bacterium residing in the nasal cavities and upper respiratory tract of healthy individuals , it is likely impossible to quell the spread of either pathogen and so treatments must be found to ensure those with detrimental risk factors are either protected or receive sufficient medical attention in a timely manner in order to prevent irrevocable damage.

Every fall season, more than 1 billion Americans contract colds which lead to the overcrowding emergency rooms, doctor offices and urgent care visits. Most of them present similar symptoms of upper respiratory tract (URT) infections which affects the air passage in the nose, ears and throat. Among them, 5 to 20 percents of these symptoms are contracted by influenza, commonly called “the flu” (11). According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu diseases are episodic and can be acute which has claimed 3000 to 49000 lives from 1976 to 2006 although there have been no findings on a mortality report due to the common cold (11). Although the common cold and flu share a lot of common characteristics, but their complications

Illnesses have long haunted the human race. As long as these illnesses have existed, humans have developed ways to cure themselves, beginning with simple herbs and proceeding as far as vaccines and complex medicines. One cure that long eluded scientists was that of the influenza virus. Now, the influenza vaccine, or flu shot, saves thousands of lives a year and helps prevent serious complications resulting from influenza infection.

The general idea in any advertisement is to try and increase the sale and popularity of a product. I have probably seen the Farmers Union ad a thousand