Flu Shot Side Effects Should Not Be Overlooked

Flu shot side effects are usually minimal, and those reactions that do occur usually disappear after a short period of time. However, it is important to consider the facts about these injections before you decide to get vaccinated.

What is the flu and what are possible flu shot side effects?

The flu, or influenza, is a highly infectious illness which affects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Senior citizens and young children are most likely to be significantly affected by this disease which afflicts between 10% - 20% of U.S. residents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100,000 Americans are hospitalized with flu-related complications each year. In some cases the flu can lead to serious health issues such as pneumonia and even death.

The flu vaccine acts to boost your immune system and helps fight off infection using an inactive version of the disease. As with anything newly introduced to the body, you may feel an initial uneasiness as one of the flu shot side effects. Other flu shot side effects may include soreness or redness in the area of the vaccination, but these flu shot reactions are usually short-lived.

Some less common flu shot side effects are fever and general discomfort, but again these flu shot reactions normally subside within a few days.

For those who want to avoid the possible flu shot side effects there is a new nasal spray alternative. It is currently approved for people over the age of 5 and below the age of 50. The nasal flu vaccine side effects can include congestion, coughs and runny nose, as well as other symptoms of the common cold.

In most cases, you will find that flu shot side effects and flu vaccine side effects are usually quite mild, with symptoms lasting only a short period of time. If it is your first time, there is a greater likelihood of flu shot side effects.

Are there other ways to ward off the flu?

It is interesting to note that although vaccinations are widely recognized as preventers and eradicators of major illnesses, there are many experts who believe that vaccines only play a small role in decreasing the prevalence of these diseases.

Rather, they have offered statistical evidence which shows that improved living conditions and advances in nutrition have been pivotal in reducing the number of cases of diptheria, scarlet fever, mumps, measles and other serious illnesses.

Interestingly, many of these diseases were almost completely eradicated BEFORE the introduction of vaccinations. Vaccinations were not widely administered until 1957, long after the incidence of these diseases were reduced dramatically.

So there is strong evidence that points towards improved standard of living and proper nutrition as the true eradicators of major disease. That is not to say that the flu vaccine, or any other vaccines for that matter, will not help fight off the diseases they purportedly prevent.

But it is also important for you to do your part to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You have to make sure that your immune system is strong, and that your body is getting the proper nutrition it needs to nourish your cells and tissues and maintain general well-being.

How can you boost your immunity to the flu?

You can find out from your physician if a flu shot is right for you. Some people are not candidates for the flu shot such as those who are very sick with a fever or those who have suffered serious flu shot side effects in the past.

It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Smoking, excessive drinking, drug use, sun exposure, air pollutants, etc. all introduce toxins to your body that can damage body tissues and increase your susceptibility to illness.

Keeping your body in shape with regular exercise is important. You want to maintain a healthy flow of blood in your body, ensuring that nutrients and oxygen are delivered throughout the body effectively, and that toxins are removed efficiently as well.

Maintaining a healthy diet and proper nutrition is essential in promoting a strong immune system. Oftentimes you cannot get optimal nutrients from the food that you eat, either because you are not eating properly or the foods you eat are lacking in essential nutrients.

As such we strongly believe in boosting your body's immune system naturally with nutrients that strengthen the body's ability to ward off the flu and other diseases as well as cope with any infections that may develop.

Many people take multivitamins for this purpose, but we believe there is a more effective way to boost your body's immune system. We have been taking a product called Immu-Stay which not only contains natural flu vaccine in pure homeopathic form, but also minerals, herbal extracts and other nutrients which can boost the body's immune system and ward off illnesses such as the flu and other diseases.

Many of our staff use Immu-Stay as the core of their nutritional program, along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. They have reported an improved feeling of overall well-being, and a lower incidence of sickness. Some have taken it to avoid possible side effects of flu shots. A few have had flu shots as well as an added precaution.

Please note we are not recommending Viral-Protec as an alternative to the flu vaccine or as a way to avoid possible flu shot side effects. Rather, we believe it is an effective way to naturally boost your immune system and possibly ward off the onset of the flu and other illnesses.

As with all heath supplements, results vary from person to person so be sure to consult your physician or qualified medical professional before taking any health supplements.

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