Influenza Vaccines Are Effective in Protecting People from Infection by Viruses

Posted by Coherent Market insights on January 7th, 2021

Influenza viruses are caused by strains of the H influenza virus, the same virus that causes the common cold. These viruses are typically spread by contact with the affected person's saliva, blood or other secretions, but can also be spread via indirect contact, such as being in the same classroom during a flu vaccination course. In recent years, researchers have found that some strains of this virus are also responsible for causing a new type of seasonal outbreak of PID. This virus is called bird flu.

The best way to prevent becoming infected with these harmful viruses is through vaccination. Flu seasons are separated by months, rather than by the kind of virus circulating at any one time. Because of this, it is not possible to give influenza vaccines on the same day that a particular strain of this illness is spreading, meaning that the chances of receiving one of these injections at the perfect time are almost impossible.

Two types of influenza vaccines are made and released each year: A influenza A vaccine, which is made using a live virus, and arixovir, which contain an anti-influenza component. Men and women are encouraged to receive these two vaccines at least one month apart, although the recommended schedule varies by age. The highest rates of infection occur in people between the ages of five and nineteen years, which is why children are commonly vaccinated between the ages of six to fourteen years. However, anyone from any age group may become infected if they are exposed to one of these viruses during their entire life. Even healthy adults can become infected with these harmful viruses and so the need to get vaccinated is high.