Many people currently refuse to vaccinate, arguing that it can harm human health more than the flu itself. However, it is believed that preventive vaccinations help to avoid this virus altogether, and even if this disease occurs, it can be handled more effortlessly. The main arguments against vaccination are that the vaccine does not protect against all strains, especially new ones, and people are afraid of complications from the procedure itself.
To begin with, it is necessary to say that the choice to get vaccinated or not depends directly on the health care worker. In support of the argument about the effectiveness of the vaccine, it can be noted that it is hardly possible to expect that the available drugs protect against the causative agent of influenza, which has not yet appeared (Mason, 2016). There is a risk of complications in cases of individual intolerance to the components of the drug, allergies, the appearance of acute or chronic diseases in the acute stage and recent viral infection (Ferragut, 2020). The risk of getting a complication is not always associated with the body’s reaction to the vaccination, as sometimes it can be due to improper storage of the drug.
One of the popular arguments against vaccination and doubts about the effectiveness is the body’s reaction to the vaccination. Some people immediately after it have viral disease symptoms: fever, weakness, sore throat, and headache. It is also believed that the introduction of the vaccine only provokes the disease. Therefore, it is said that the body must cope with the flu itself. The body might not be able to resist the disease after getting used to it and without further vaccination.
Considering the above-mentioned arguments, it can be stated that medical workers do not need to be vaccinated against flu if they want. However, to avoid such preventive measures, it is necessary to observe others, such as proper hygiene and to strengthen the immune system. Not guaranteed effectiveness, the possibility of adverse reactions and effects on the body can serve as reasonable arguments against flu vaccination.
References
Ferragut, M. J., Barry, D., & Cummins, M. (2020). Understanding why healthcare workers refuse the flu vaccine. Journal of infection prevention, 21(3), 115-118.
Mason, D.J., Gardner, D. B., Hopkins Outlaw F., & O’Grady, E. T. (2016). Policy and politics in nursing and health care. Elsevier Health Sciences.