According to recent reports on 2015-2016 flu season: there is still time to fight the flu. Doctors admit that there haven’t been no influenza cases yet, which means people have more time to get immunized.
Influenza cases were supposed to give doctors lots of headaches by now, but surprisingly, few patients have been diagnosed with flu in the past months. This means, the flu season hasn’t officially started and people are still in time to get immunized.
Skeptics, who are not convinced of the positive effects of flu vaccine are advised to have a professional discussion with their medical experts. The latter can tell them more about the positive effects and the possible side effects they can get after a flu vaccine. Moreover, they can learn all there is to know about types of flu vaccine and choose the one that is more appropriate for them.
In a nutshell, people who are afraid of flu vaccines need not worry anymore. In addition to the regular injections, they can opt for nasal spray vaccine, which is less painful. There are special vaccines for pregnant women and patients with chronic diseases, as well, medical experts have informed.
According to the recent medical statistics, the only patients, who cannot receive flu vaccines are those, who have life-threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or the ingredients it contains. Similarly, children under 6 months cannot receive flu vaccines because ingredients are too toxic for them. Even so, their parents and the adults they come in contact with have to receive immunization, so the child’s life would not be jeopardized.
Normally, influenza cases would start to make their presence felt by now, but doctors think the beginning of the flu period has been delayed for the moment. The flu season usually spreads from October until May.
In spite of the positive medical reports we have had so far, doctors don’t recommend patients to rest on their laurels. Flu seasons usually peak during the second and the last winter months, so patients that do not receive a flu vaccine could become severely ill in January and February 2016.
The most common flu symptoms presuppose: runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, muscle aches, fatigue and headaches. Depending on each case, some influenza cases may last up to two weeks. Medical treatments may vary and they may not always be effective. The best solution, therefore, is to get a flu vaccine and to maintain a proper hygiene.
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