Well, it's that time of year again! Flu shot season. With the University's hallways plastered in posters, and free offerings of the flu vaccination, it's difficult to deny it. I received my flu vaccination yesterday, and I'm happy about my choice. Living in residence, I find it really difficult to stay healthy. After spending the first three weeks living here sick, and now battling mono, I feel as though I made a valuable choice in receiving it. I have a hard time understanding why people don't receive the shot. Many people believe they can obtain the flu from getting the shot. (As shown in this image!) This is a very popular misconception. As described by the Center of for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccination is made from a killed virus, so it is not possible to get the flu from the shot (CDCP, 2008). Others complain about the pain from receiving the shot. From my experience, I can promise you, you will survive. The choice is yours, but I believe any step in preventing illness is worth the effort.
(2008). Let's Beat the Flu. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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