CurrentEventsSwineFluJM09

//**__ Would you get vaccinated for the Swine Flu? __**// I believe that you should not panic over the swine flu "pandemic". However, young children (babies/infants/toddlers) as well as elderly people should get vaccinated for the swine flu as soon as possible, as a precaution. I don't believe that it is necessary for adults, but there is no harm in getting a vaccination anyhow. All in all, you may be better off "better safe than sorry," but it is not necessary. CDC: The U.S. Center for Disease Control WHO: World Health Organization Pandemic: (of a disease) prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area Keiji Fukuda: World Health Organization’s assistant director-general for health security and environment
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**__ Speech: __** The swine flu "pandemic" has swept across the nation, leaving people confused on whether it is necessary to get the vaccination. Although there is no actual vaccine yet, several researchers and makers of drugs are working rapidly to make the vaccine. However, even without the actual vaccination, people have already been treated with and without medications. I urge you to not panic. Although the number of cases in the United States have risen at a fast pace, most infected have and/or will be treated. I urge young children (babies/infants/toddlers) as well as elderly adults, to get the vaccination as soon as possible, as a precaution. This precaution is more necessary, because this flu targets weaker immune systems, especially those of young children and elderly adults. We don't believe that it is necessary for adults, but there is no harm in getting a vaccination anyhow. All in all, you may want to be "better safe than sorry" but it is not stressed. Extra Cites used:  [] [] [] [] []