Be Wary of Hypersensitivity Reactions with Repeated Annual Influenza Vaccination
Influenza accounts for about 15% of adult upper respiratory tract infections requiring hospitalization and occurs usually in those with emphysema, interstitial lung disease, or other forms of pulmonary frailty. Among the strains, 75% is influenza A and 25% is influenza B. There are several prescription oral medications and one intravenous early treatment option.
Secondary staphylococcal pneumonia is treated promptly with antibiotics. For the most part, influenza is a very manageable illness. However, for decades now, the Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex has had an obsession with mass, indiscriminate vaccination for the illness, even down to babies! Over the course of 40 years, I took the same number of annual influenza vaccines, not because I have ever been personally concerned about influenza or its spread. In fact, I have never had a test for suspected influenza. I took them because it was part of medical training and then later mandated for staff privileges at every hospital I ever worked. Why so many influenza vaccines? Published efficacy is typically < 50%, and some years, essentially zero. I never questioned the bothersome requirement because I thought the shots were safe.