Last year, after the number of health-care workers being immunized against the flu remained stubbornly low, calls for legislation making flu shots mandatory sparked a heated public debate pitting individual rights against public health.
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“Two of the types of virus are growing very well and two are growing very slowly”, Scott explained about why the manufacturer can’t make enough. Managers will be asked to complete testing that makes them more prepared for inspections. Only about half of adults get a flu shot each year.
The flu virus adjustments from 12 months to 12 months, and vaccines are formulated to maintain up with adjustments within the virus.
The weather outside might be fearful, but the flu season is thankfully tame so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unlike last year’s not-so-effective flu shot, officials say this year’s vaccine is well matched to the flu strains cropping up in the community. The common side effects of the flu shot are soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given.
Offering flu vaccines for anyone six months and older. But we know that getting a flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu. The best way to avoid it, is still to get the flu shot, said Norman. The release mentioned that as the virus changes, every year a new vaccine is required to maintain immunity. Typical symptoms of Swine flu are a cough, sore throat, fever, headache chills and fatigue. It has advised people to take vaccination against seasonal influenza, especially the vulnerable groups who suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, heart and lungs diseases and kidney ailments.
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All 2,700 employees and 18,000 students in Columbia Public Schools are eligible for free flu vaccinations through the health department, said Michelle Baumstark, CPS spokeswoman. Flu shots will be offered while supplies last.
