Concerns About Swine Flu Vaccine
Why I Am Not Too Excited to Get the FDA Approved "H1N1 Influenza Vaccine"
Speaking of flu shot, there is a new approved vaccine for swine flu by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), but as I read more about it, the more hesitant I get to obtain the vaccine. Until I determine its effectiveness, I will not probably be convinced to try this H1N1 flu vaccine. Although last month, I received my flu shot in a form of nasal flu vaccine spray (not the H1N1 flu vaccine, as far as I know) in the Navy for my annual physical health assessment. No pain whatsoever but I still think that the regular needle shot is more effective. Either way, it is always better to get a dosage of medicine to fight either the common flu or the more dangerous H1N1 influenza virus than relying on luck of not getting it in your system during the unpredictable flu season.
Keeping our body healthy is also a sure way to prevent infection from H1N1 influenza virus. This can be done by eating lots of healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, and by exercising regularly. The more active we are, the lesser chance sickness will enter our bodily system. Proper diet and nutrition partnered with regular sports activities or exercise will definitely keep us going strong and immune against any type of common diseases. Also, avoid mingling with large crowds in public places like shopping malls or any type of sporting event. We must take care of ourselves and be our own doctors until all these H1N1 influenza virus dilemmas are all gone. Be safe always and think healthy at all times!
Sources:
CDC Health Contributors, "Questions and Answers About the 2009-2010 Flu Season," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Daniel J. DeNoon, "Is the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Safe?" WebMD
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