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In reply to the discussion: Fewer than half in USA get flu shots, CDC says ~ USA Today [View all]mzmolly
(50,985 posts)5. You sound anti-flu vaccine?
You're making decisions based upon opinion, vs. official CDC recommendations. Why should you, as an adult be allowed to make a decision, vs. having the CDC make it for you?
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/general/flu-vaccine-benefits.pdf
A recent study showed that flu vaccine reduced childrens risk of flu-related pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission by 74% during flu seasons from 2010-2012 (Ferdinands, 2014).
o One study showed that flu vaccination was associated with a 71% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations among adults of all ages and a 77% reduction among adults 50 years of age and older during the 2011-2012 flu season (Talbot, 2013).
o One study showed that flu vaccination was associated with a 71% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations among adults of all ages and a 77% reduction among adults 50 years of age and older during the 2011-2012 flu season (Talbot, 2013).
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"All persons aged 6 months > are recommended for annual vaccination, with rare exception." ~ CDC
mzmolly
Feb 2015
#13
Lots of half-wits predicate their healthcare on post-hoc-ergo-prompter-hoc.
LanternWaste
Feb 2015
#68
I certainly do not criticize anyone for decisions they make about their own health.
cwydro
Feb 2015
#50
I don't see the problem. If someone wants to get the shot, then they have nothing to worry about
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#53
Also many don't even think about it. I get mine because I see the doctor every 3 months and they
jwirr
Feb 2015
#27
Which is why you get one every year, to protect against the strains they think will
uppityperson
Feb 2015
#85
The flu vaccine is generally mandated for health workers and those who care for the elderly
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#17
The difference is in the risks/benefits themselves, not in whether one is 'allowed' to weigh them
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#40
Firstly, if people have medical reasons for not being vaccinated, then of course they should not be
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#97
My husband and I get flu shots every year. My sister did not and got the flu that became pneumonia.
appleannie1
Feb 2015
#33
Thanks for posting this. I got one + for pneumonia. I have a friend that almost
RKP5637
Feb 2015
#46
FWIW - the ones I really pushed to get a flu shot this year are the two adult kids
hedgehog
Feb 2015
#67
I would but allergic to eggs and the non egg vaccine has not been on the market long.
dilby
Feb 2015
#81
More: Senior CDC Scientist and Whistleblower Dr. William W. Thompson on Thimerosal & Pregnant Women
proverbialwisdom
Feb 2015
#98