Thread: flu shots, wtf?
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Old 10-22-2009, 10:32 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by Rtoups View Post
Vaccines are responsible for eradicating smallpox. That's something that sleep, vitamins, and a good diet couldn't put a dent in.

The risk of getting a debilitating injury from a vaccine is pretty much nonexistent. You are much more likely to catch the disease you would get vaccinated for.

And getting vaccinated isn't just about your own health; it's about the overall health of society. Everytime a bacteria replicates, there is a chance of mutation. Everytime it mutates, there is a chance that it will become stronger. If you are vaccinated, the bacteria will be killed before it can mutate into some other strain. If you refuse vaccination, you are putting yourself at risk of becoming the breeding house of an entirely new strain of the bacteria or virus that may be stronger or harder to kill.

The media looks for a story. A good looking cheerleader who can't walk or talk anymore because of a flu shot is gonna draw ratings. I guess the fact that thousands of people are saved each year from vaccinations isn't gonna do the same...
Well, I'll go get a shot if you agree to foot the bill.
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