Company Provides Updates on Latest Developments in Flu Vaccine News

Getting the word out about the latest developments in flu vaccine news is especially important during the 2009/10 flu season. VaxAmerica, a program of FFF Enterprises, the nation?s leading distributor of critical-care plasma products, antihemophilic factors and preventive vaccines, is a company on the leading edge of flu vaccine news. And with so many myths and misinformation still surrounding flu vaccines, providing healthcare professionals and consumers with updated, accurate information is imperative.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 65 million Americans come down with the seasonal flu and more than 200,000 get sick enough to require hospitalization each year. In addition, there are approximately 36,000 flu-related deaths annually, yet many of these fatalities could be avoided if people got a seasonal flu vaccine. When asked, people often provide reasons based on myths rather than facts for skipping their flu shot.

Some of the more common flu vaccine myths include the belief that influenza is just not that big of a deal. Many view it as nothing more than a bad cold; but with flu-related deaths on the rise, especially in the wake of the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, flu-related fatalities claim almost as many lives as the annual mortality rate of breast cancer.

Another common myth is the belief that young, healthy people don?t need a flu vaccine. This idea stems from the fact that healthcare providers and the CDC often emphasize the need for the elderly to get flu shots. But, what healthy individuals may not realize is that the flu can create serious complications for anyone. Not only can healthy adults come down with the flu and miss valuable time at work or school, they also can put others at risk. Working adults and school-age children are among the primary spreaders of seasonal flu.

In recent years, there has been increased skepticism about the effectiveness and safety of vaccines, including the flu vaccine. Yet study after study has proven that getting a flu shot remains the most effective means of protecting yourself against seasonal flu.

It?s impossible to turn on a computer or pick up a newspaper these days without reading about flu vaccine shortages and the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak. Updates on the latest developments in flu vaccine news are everywhere, and it?s never been more important to avoid the hype and get the facts. Relying on trusted resources like VaxAmerica can help you stay informed and healthy throughout the 2009-2010 flu season.

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