More Americans than ever before have gone out and gotten vaccinated against the seasonal Winter Flu than ever before by this time of year, claims Federal Health Officials on Friday.

 

Over sixty million Americans have received the vaccine thus far, which owes much of its thanks to all of the flu warnings and discussions that have been taking place everywhere in America. More than ever before people are becoming conscious of keeping themselves healthy, and have been heeding the warnings in general thanks to the ever increasing threat of the Swine Flu, better referred to as the H1N1 virus.

 

There has been a heightened awareness in the American public due to H1N1 this year, although it must still be noted that the Swine Flu is more widespread now that it has ever been, and is responsible for more than 1,000 deaths of Americans thus far. The Flu as a hole is reportedly as widespread now as it normally is at the winter peak of the regular flu season.

 

CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden stated last Friday at a press conference that the government doesn’t even test everyone suspected of having the swine flu, so it will never have an exact count, although it is estimated that “many millions” have already had the illness.

 

Personally, I myself am skeptical of te new H1N1 vaccine, and chose to just get the seasonal flu vaccine. I just feel that the H1N1 vaccine hasn't had enough time to be tested, and the potential risks that may bring are far out weighed by attempting to keep yourself as healthy as possible. Whatever your opinion is on receiving the controversial H1N1 vaccine, you should always protect yourself with frequent hand washing, covering a cough and cold, distancing yourself as much as possible from sick co-workers or classmates, and lastly, if you're not feeling well, choose to say home from school or work as the flu is very contagious.

 

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