There are quite a few things to think about when considering getting a flu shot. These can include:
1. Are you pregnant? Should you get the vaccine when you're pregnant?
2. Are you in a high risk group for complications from the flu?
3. How effective are vaccinations?
4. How safe are they?
5. What kinds are there?
6. Will you be exposed to the flu by interacting with large groups of people?
7. What is the opportunity cost of the flu/vaccine? ie if I have to pay 25$ for the shot, would I lose more or less than that if I did get sick?
8. Do you have allergies that ought to deter you from the vaccine?
9. Should I get it to protect some one else, like my children, pregnant wife/relative or elderly relatives?
There are plenty of places to get the answers to these questions. You should talk to your doctor if you are not a non-pregnant-healthy young adult. I would highly recommend using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as a resource, instead of some other sites you can find.
They have a basic flu site with many links to different topics, a page concerning the effectiveness of flu shots and other questions concerning the vaccine, a facts page and many many more useful pages. Take the time to make an educated decisions. Risks and complications are very very rare from vaccinations, but they do happen. There is no reason why you can't enjoy a flu-free winter!
2. Are you in a high risk group for complications from the flu?
3. How effective are vaccinations?
4. How safe are they?
5. What kinds are there?
6. Will you be exposed to the flu by interacting with large groups of people?
7. What is the opportunity cost of the flu/vaccine? ie if I have to pay 25$ for the shot, would I lose more or less than that if I did get sick?
8. Do you have allergies that ought to deter you from the vaccine?
9. Should I get it to protect some one else, like my children, pregnant wife/relative or elderly relatives?
There are plenty of places to get the answers to these questions. You should talk to your doctor if you are not a non-pregnant-healthy young adult. I would highly recommend using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as a resource, instead of some other sites you can find.
They have a basic flu site with many links to different topics, a page concerning the effectiveness of flu shots and other questions concerning the vaccine, a facts page and many many more useful pages. Take the time to make an educated decisions. Risks and complications are very very rare from vaccinations, but they do happen. There is no reason why you can't enjoy a flu-free winter!
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