Discussion – – Vaccinations, Why or Why Not?
The discussion item this time pertains to the flu vaccine.
Please carefully read the article link below from the CDC (Center of Disease Control) website. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm
After you read the article, provide an opinion to the group as to the viability of this information. Why are some people in support of vaccinations and others not?
What sort of flu season is expected this year?
Its not possible to predict what this flu season will be like. Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. While flu spreads every year, the timing, severity, and length of the season varies from one year to another.
Will new flu viruses circulate this season?
Flu viruses are constantly changing so it’s not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year.