How H1N1 Vaccine Works

" Hello welcome to the -- storms sent. Thousands of germs are around us every day but thanks to our body's immune system most of these viruses don't affect us. Infectious diseases like influenza virus. Have been effectively prevent that throughout the population by vaccinations. But there are many questions as to how the flu vaccine works specially with the H1N1 strain. That's going to the body to investigate. This these causing flu viruses primarily enter the body and Kuwait's. Through inhalation. Or contact with mucus membranes such as the nose mouth and eyes. The immune system recognizes these pathogens as foreign invaders. White blood cells go through a trial and ever period to determine the best way to kill the organisms. During this time the body is sick with symptoms of the illness specific white blood cells create particles called antibodies. That helped destroy the virus memory cells are also created to handle future attacks of the same pathogens. However some viruses are too overpowering. And this natural immune effect does not enough. And vaccination. Is a way to trigger the body's immune response against a dangerous disease. A vaccine contain pieces of the dead virus or greatly weakened live virus. That is not strong enough to make you sick and this allows your body to effectively make antibodies to fight the illness. If your body encounters this virus in the future that memory cells that remain can develop a quick response and prevent infection. Does giving you no immunity to that specific patent. -- now some facts about flu vaccinations. Vaccinations were seasonal flu and strains like H1N1 work the same way like getting a flu vaccine. Symptoms like fever aches and shortness or -- this at the injection site can occur nasal vaccines are made using live weakened viruses. The nasal vaccine is recommended for people to years of age to 49. And is Contra indicated in pregnant women. Life threatening allergic reactions to vaccines are rare. People who are allergic to eggs should consult their physicians immunize children helps to protect. The help of the community at large the use of vaccines has been a controversial topic among some parent doctors on public health officials. But I recommend that you get yourself on your children vaccinated specially for seasonal flu. And it you have concerns about getting immunized consult your primary care doctor I'm Dr. -- Fox News."