Flu Vaccine In College

Even though as a class we were only advertising the flu vaccine on campus, it still helped get the word out about the new vaccine to try to keep the community healthy. Due to all college students sharing several things such as lecture halls, computers and dorms it enables us to spread the viruses more quickly. It is important to get ahead of the seasonal flu and get your flu vaccine as soon as possible. In their study, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) found that, “‘Flue season’ in the United States can begin as early as October and lasts as late as May” (“Why should people get vaccinated,” para. 1). Equally important, most students on campus did not even realize how long flu season is, and how it can impact your grades by
Most students we did inform did not want to pay for it or were scared of needles. A majority of the professors got their vaccine but they also had the college’s insurance covering it. Once there is a single outbreak on campus the chances of a student coming in contact with one of the viruses increases, especially in the cold months when everyone is staying inside. “Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vacation. These antibiotics provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016, “How do flu vaccines,” para. 1). That is why, by receiving the flu vaccine, it helps boost the immune system and prepare you for the flu season. To have a better turnout for the flu drive I would have it advertised about more on campus before, so students and faculty are more educated on what the flu vaccine is and if they should get
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) stated that, “the body’s immune response from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccine is need for optimal protection” (“Why do I need,” para. 1) As humans grow older their immune system also becomes less effective. It is very important to get senior citizens to receive the annual vaccine to protect themselves. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) highlighted that “because flu viruses are constantly changing, the formation of the flu vaccine is reviewed each year and sometimes updated to keep up with chancing viruses” (“Why do I need,” para. 1). Most people do not know the flu vaccine is different every year. Viruses can change to be able to successfully infect a host. “Yes. There is still a possibility you could get the flu even if you got vaccinated” (CDC, 2016, “Can I get seasonal flu,” para. 1). I myself did not know even though you get the flu vaccine that you could still get sick. I also didn’t know how old you had to be in order to get the vaccine. The CDC states that a child at 6 months can get the annual flu vaccine (CDC, 2016). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) expressed that “The ability of the vaccine to protect a person depends on various factors, including the age and health status of the person being vaccinated, and also the similarity or