subject: Why Get a Flu Vaccination [print this page] Why Get a Flu Vaccination Why Get a Flu Vaccination
Although we trust our bodies to protect us from bugs and viruses through the immune system, it's certainly not the case that it'll always be able to prevent us from getting sick and it's certainly true that some people are more prone to sickness than others. The common cold can be a big inconvenience, but anybody who's ever experienced the flu knows that influenza can be a horrible experience that renders its victims practically inactive for as long as several weeks while the virus runs its course. If you think you have experienced the flu but were largely still able to function or were only ill for a few days, the chances are you simply had a bad cold which is no fun, but the flu is its own beast that people who have had it will attest is best to get vaccinated against.
While in most cases contracting the flu will not have any permanent or devastating effects on your overall health, it can knock you out for a week or two and mean that you fall behind in the workplace and that you miss social engagements you had probably been looking forward to. Add to this the fact that you will just feel plain miserable while you have the flu and it begins to look like a good idea to get a vaccination.
The flu shot lasts a full year and doesn't cost very much at all, meaning it's accessible to everyone, no matter what your age or state of health. While it may seem like an inconvenience that the vaccination only lasts a year, the nature of the flu virus is that there are many different strains going around at any one time, and that these strains are constantly evolving, meaning it is impossible to keep up with them hence the need for regular vaccinations. In any case, the low cost of the vaccination renders it far from prohibitive, and getting the shot is certainly something you might want to consider if you have any pressing social engagements or important business events coming up, or simply don't want to get sick!
Getting flu vaccinations is quick and easy and doesn't cost very much for a year's protection, so why not book an appointment today if you wish to give your immune system an extra kick of immunity to help you guard yourself against the flu?
