The CDC states how well the flu vaccine works (or its ability to prevent flu illness) can range widely from season to season. The CDC presents factual data on the effectiveness of the vaccine with statistical data. It was an unbiased article on both the pros and cons of the vaccine along with the effectiveness. The state the pros/cons of the vaccine during years when the vaccine match is very good stating the benefits of vaccination will vary across the population, depending on characteristics of the person being vaccinated and even the vaccine used at the time since it varies due to new strains being present year to year. (Saving Lived, Protecting Others) Below are some of the factual data presented in the article in regards to the befits of the vaccine;
There are a lot of reasons to get a flu vaccine each year.
• Flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick from flu. Protecting yourself from flu also protects the people around you who are more vulnerable to serious
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• Flu vaccination also may make your illness milder if you do get sick.
• Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes, like hospitalizations. o A recent study showed that flu vaccine reduced children’s risk of flu-related pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission by 74% during flu seasons from 2010-2012. (Saving Lived, Protecting Others) o One study showed that flu vaccination was associated with a 71% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations among adults of all ages and a 77% reduction among adults 50 years of age and older during the 2011-2012 flu seasons. (Saving Lived, Protecting Others) o Flu vaccination is an important preventive tool for people with chronic health conditions. (Saving Lived, Protecting