Vancouver Island Relay » flu vaccines

Its Never Too Early To Get Vaccinated

Shawn — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:51:07 +0000

With fall coming just a few months away, flu season is about to arrive, and it is rumored to be one of the most threatening strains of the virus seen in decades. Normal precautions aren’t enough anymore to protect yourself against catching a potential deadly case of the flu, which is why flu vaccines are more important than ever. A flu vaccine can not only guarantee the safety of your own body during the flu season, but it can help protect your loved ones as well.

Flu Vaccines Are For Everyone

Shawn — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:28:52 +0000

I was just stuck with the flu. I had to miss an entire week of work, cancel on people, and stay at home. Not taking the time to get a flu vaccination definitely was not worth it. A flu shot which contains an inactivated vaccine, containing killed virus is typically for healthy people who have a higher risk of getting the flu. Doctors highly advise flu vaccines for everyone. No matter your age, health, or even how strong your immune system may be.

Everyone Needs A Flu Vaccine

Shawn — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:46:57 +0000

Everyone is accessible to getting infected with the flu virus. There is no way to completely avoid germs. Germs are everywhere; door handles, keyboards, hands, and sinks knobs. The best way to avoid being contaminated is by getting a flu vaccine. There are two options that you have, a flu shot which contains inactivated vaccine contained killed viruses and is recommended for healthy people who are at a higher risk of getting the flu. The second type of vaccine is a flu nasal spray. If you are scared of needles the second option is the nasal spray is made with living, weakened flu viruses which do not cause the flu and is suggested to people between the ages of 2-49. So instead of living in a bubble to avoid coming down with the flu make an appointment and get vaccinated.

The Worst Flu Season Ever

Shawn — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:23:26 +0000

This flu season is most likely one of the worst, with a higher number of reported flu diagnoses then in the past. Getting a flu shot is vital in helping your body fight a virus, if you were to be around someone that is sick. Flu shots are mostly significant for young kids that are at risk to the virus. One vaccination option is to get a flu shot, which contains inactivated vaccines containing “killed” viruses. A second form of flu vaccination is a nasal spray, which is made with living, weakened flu viruses, which do not cause the flu. Learning about all the deaths, and possibility of catching the flu has given me the insight to make an appointment and get vaccinated. So, everyone should take the initiative to get a flu shot in preparation for the upcoming flu season.

Flu Vaccines for the Public

Shawn — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:02:47 +0000

A flu shot will not necessarily prevent you from catching the virus and becoming sick, but it will lessen your chances, symptoms and time length that you are sick. Wholesale vaccines are available to medical retailers for the public at lower prices which will benefit your company and them. Two types have been put on the market including a nasal spray form and the typical intravenous shot. It is important to know that the shot form contains the killed virus and the nasal spray has live, weakened flu viruses which are not necessarily suitable for people with weakened immune systems. The flu shot will benefit you and your family during the upcoming cold/influenza season.