As fall and winter approach, they bring changing leaves, lower temperatures, holidays, and, unfortunately, cold-weather illnesses. Vaccines have been created to fight some of those diseases, but not everyone gets them for a variety of reasons.
One of the most common cold-weather diseases is the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends students get the flu vaccine to protect themselves.
One student, Frankie Durkin, a junior, said the vaccine he is most likely to get is the flu shot. He has reported that he has gotten the flu shot around this time in the past on his left arm, and it did not hurt.
“I don’t get every vaccine, but I get the flu shot,” Durkin said.
Another student, Lourdes Klees, reported that she is supposed to get vaccinated later in December. She is to get the flu shot and other vaccines as part of her doctor’s appointment at Bryn Mawr Pediatrics. She said she has gotten it every year to protect against the flu.
“I think every student should get the vaccine to be protected.” Klees said.
Mrs. Ashley Logan, a student counselor, said the flu shot is on her radar to get for the season. The school nurse, Ms. Terrie Kelly, has gotten her flu shot and advised students to do the same.
“Yeah, students should get the flu shot, especially now that it’s getting cold…,” Mrs. Kelly said.
Mrs. Kelly said students could go to a variety of places— such as Giant, drug stores, and Acme — to get the flu shot—in addition to doctors’ offices.
