The Swine Flu Vaccine Debate

By Pam Holland

With flu season coming up, the number of flu incidents is already well ahead of its usual pace. I saw a report on TV a few nights ago that said there have been more illnesses from flu this year than there usually are in a whole season.

The most baffling thing about this strain of flu is the fact that perfectly healthy young people are more vulnerable to the effects of it than older or sickly people.

Many are wondering what to do and how they can possibly protect themselves from this epidemic in the making.

Everyone is wondering what to do for the lack of preventive options available. Schools will frequently close when there's an outbreak, and offices have taken similar measures. There are some lobbying for a swine flu vaccine, as they say that one is absolutely necessary at this point.

Many people wonder why they should even bother getting a flu vaccine. After all, only a fraction of a single percentage point of the people who get it end up dying as a result, so no one thinks they'll be one of those unfortunate figures.

People grow more concerned with reports of adverse bodily reactions to flu vaccines. One woman was literally rendered speechless and immobile after being vaccinated, and the story was covered by major media outlets.

Whether she received a bad vaccine or this was simply a risk that everyone who gets a shot will experience, no one is exactly sure. However, the best course of action is to speak to your doctor for a legitimate professional opinion.

As this swine flu continues to make its rounds, we must learn more about this subtle but lethal illness. Discussing our options will help to keep things in the spotlight. - 30224

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