The flu shot is for prevention against the flu virus that can spread like an epidemic every year, which normally starts from the month of October or November and continues up to May. The vaccination should be taken as soon as it is available so that the immune system of the body can develop total immunity against the onslaught of the flu virus.
The center for disease control always advertises that people should take the flu shot for prevention against influenza but there are many types of controversies related to the flu shot that are being mentioned today.
The major problem that is connected with the flu shot is the preservative used by the manufacturers which is thimerosal and it is a mercury-based product that is harmful for human. Moreover many types of contamination take place during the production of the vaccines which makes the person vulnerable to other types of diseases which may have entered the vaccine as some of the live but weakened viruses have to be developed in the bodies of the experimental animals.
Flu Shot Side Effects Facts
There are two types of side effects in flu shots which can be called mild side effects and severe side effects. The mild side effects that usually occur when the shot is given are swelling, fever, aches, soreness and redness of the area where the flu shot has been given. Scientists have found that the use of the mercury-based preservative has developed autism in many people who have taken flu shots. Many people suffer from all the symptoms that occur due to the effect of the influenza virus but doctors say that this helps the immune system to become stronger.
In case of severe side effects a person can develop breathing problem, dizziness, increase in the heartbeat, wheezing sensation and weakness. Flu shots can also develop side effects in people who are allergic especially to eggs, as the flu shot contains eggs which can develop severe side effects in these people.
Flu shots can also develop side effects in people who have a weak immune system and are suffering from diseases for which regular drugs have to be taken.