{"id":285,"date":"2016-11-04T14:16:49","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T20:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.martinsonagency.com\/blog\/?p=285"},"modified":"2016-11-04T14:16:49","modified_gmt":"2016-11-04T20:16:49","slug":"to-flu-shot-or-not-to-flu-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martinsonagency.com\/blog\/to-flu-shot-or-not-to-flu-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?"},"content":{"rendered":"

To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 4th, 2016\u00a0— Martinson Agency LLC — Chaska, MN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flu shots and other vaccinations have been sources of perpetual controversy throughout the past several years, which might make it difficult to decide whether you should get one.<\/p>\n

Some individuals have been led to believe there are significant adverse effects associated with the flu shot, but many of these ideas have been proven to be falsehoods\u00a0by the academic and medical communities. First, keep in mind that the flu is a very dangerous virus that can even kill people in some situations, and the symptoms can last between three and seven days.<\/p>\n

Harvard University’s Medical School states\u00a0someone cannot\u00a0contract the flu from the shot<\/u><\/a>\u00a0despite what some may believe.\u00a0The idea that the flu shot is not necessary for otherwise healthy individuals, or that the vaccination is made with harmful and dangerous chemicals, is completely false.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the government entity devoted to population health management, mentions that no one should wait until the flu season is in full swing to get a vaccination, as it will spread quickly. Flu season typically begins between October and November, then becomes more active in December and January, peaking in February. It is worth noting that these periods will vary by region.<\/p>\n

Getting vaccinated at a clinic, pharmacy or primary care physician\u2019s office in mid- to late-October is recommended, and shots should be administered every year. The CDC states all healthy Americans need to be vaccinated even if they are not fearful of their own health.<\/p>\n

Another government office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, affirms\u00a0one of the biggest reasons\u00a0why all individuals need to get their flu vaccination<\/u><\/a>\u00a0is to leverage something called “herd immunity.”<\/p>\n

In short, this term describes a community getting vaccinated to prevent the flu – as well as other diseases and illnesses – from spreading throughout their area and impacting individuals who are more susceptible to severe symptoms, including children and the elderly.<\/p>\n

Ensuring Safe Use\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CDC does note\u00a0some flu shots will not be safe for certain individuals, typically young children, pregnant women, individuals who suffer from chronic health problems and people who have certain allergies. If you are not sure whether\u00a0you are fit to take the flu vaccine, consult with your primary care physician to find out for certain.<\/p>\n

Now, it is worth noting the flu can be extremely dangerous if you do have underlying health conditions. If your primary care physician decides you should not get\u00a0vaccinated this flu season, take care to protect your health and avoid the prospect of contracting the sickness. This can be done\u00a0by washing your hands every time you go outside, avoiding touching your face, not going into public areas when an outbreak occurs and more.<\/p>\n

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