tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post7239917323734893609..comments2024-03-19T01:41:45.140-04:00Comments on The Veracious Vegan: Flu Shots - Should you get one?Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12627792551973743746noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-87403421299247638402018-09-01T01:45:28.750-04:002018-09-01T01:45:28.750-04:00Best blogBest blogPeter Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-1544430460945249072015-10-26T09:49:05.691-04:002015-10-26T09:49:05.691-04:00It doesn't matter how good of an immune system...It doesn't matter how good of an immune system you have or don't have, if you are exposed to a foreign flu virus, and you don't have the antibodies that will recognize this virus and kill it quickly, the virus will infect you. The flu vaccine is a dose of dead flu virus strain (so it won't make you sick) which allows your body's antibodies to learn the virus receptors, make antibodies to recognize the receptors, detect and kill it. As a result after killing it, your immune system will make memory B cells that will quickly remember the virus the next time you are exposed to it, and kill it fast before it is able to cause an infection. This is the whole process/reason for getting the flu vaccine. However, flu viruses change all the time, so each new strain is foreign to the body and that is why there are yearly flu vaccines. It's not like the chickenpox that stays the same and where you are typically infected once, and then memory B cells do the job next time you are exposed. <br />Just because you became sick with something does not mean automatically mean you're in an overall unhealthy state, in fact, immune systems are also based on genetics as well, no matter how healthy someone can eat. <br />I think the most important statement in this blog is "Although I am not a medical doctor-" and I hope everyone takes that statement into strong consideration before following any advice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-68400808583944459932014-11-14T11:28:09.595-05:002014-11-14T11:28:09.595-05:00I would still not recommend the flu vaccine for he...I would still not recommend the flu vaccine for healthy individuals.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627792551973743746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-8209927948205580862014-11-14T10:37:40.863-05:002014-11-14T10:37:40.863-05:00What about egg free flu vaccine?What about egg free flu vaccine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-85700711996781467382014-02-18T07:54:22.644-05:002014-02-18T07:54:22.644-05:00Well said!Well said!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627792551973743746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-63555085205099937572014-02-16T13:02:35.310-05:002014-02-16T13:02:35.310-05:00Those ads are harmful in so many ways. Not only by...Those ads are harmful in so many ways. Not only by pressuring people into making a decision out of fear, but it becomes so common that people simply expect it and those of us who are making a choice are looked at as heretics. When I first speak with clients, I have to determine just what misinformation I need to debunk in order to get them on the track to real heath. And they are often SO indoctrinated that they sometimes just cannot immediately hear the truth. And therefore their health is in limbo until they can wrap their head around the idea that maybe all these ads are simply ads... and not necessarily true. Dachiahttp://www.dachia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-49027108615182182422014-02-04T21:12:47.503-05:002014-02-04T21:12:47.503-05:00It really is a personal decision. The elderly are ...It really is a personal decision. The elderly are much higher at risk so that is something to consider. It just depends on whether your body can fight off the flu should you be exposed to it. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627792551973743746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-80994622433142034722014-01-31T10:37:26.444-05:002014-01-31T10:37:26.444-05:00I'm considering getting the flu shot for the f...I'm considering getting the flu shot for the first time(and I've never had the flu) not because I'm worried about myself getting the flu but because I wouldn't want to pass it on to others. I work with lots of people and visit an elderly lady regularl. Any thoughts?carronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-70657031890569841732013-06-15T15:54:32.821-04:002013-06-15T15:54:32.821-04:00Agreed!Agreed!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627792551973743746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-1877461278830089302013-06-14T20:53:47.991-04:002013-06-14T20:53:47.991-04:00Ditto on ads for vaccinations. I wonder why the he...Ditto on ads for vaccinations. I wonder why the health department hasn't stepped in to put a stop to the profiteering concerning vaccines. At least, they can tell the providers to treat it as a typical service, not turn it into a commodity.Chris Pennyhttp://www.ushealthworks.com/Federal-Way-Center.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-57467460619332503652013-05-09T08:39:28.011-04:002013-05-09T08:39:28.011-04:00Agreed!Agreed!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627792551973743746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-79721361369669902882013-05-09T08:23:10.953-04:002013-05-09T08:23:10.953-04:00It's just annoying that there are ads that ten...It's just annoying that there are ads that tend to promote vaccinations like a commodity these days. It's medicine, yes, but it's not a for-profit product, and should not be treated as such.Eric Rodriguezhttp://primarycareak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-90047996079181190032013-01-15T12:23:29.761-05:002013-01-15T12:23:29.761-05:00Thanks, April!Thanks, April!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627792551973743746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741845827534474033.post-34220226947959772192013-01-14T20:09:00.925-05:002013-01-14T20:09:00.925-05:00Good advice! I totally agree.Good advice! I totally agree.Aprilhttp://www.aquietword.comnoreply@blogger.com