5 Reasons To Not Get a Flu Shot Every Year

The flu shot, also known as the flu vaccine, is meant to expose the immune system to a portion of a disease agent. When it comes to influenza, there are two proteins, rendered harmless, on the outside of the viruses. The message the vaccine sends to the immune system is to be on guard for these particular invaders.

Your immune system will then produce stores of antibodies they will use to fight off the infection. Depending on the detected strains of flu, some vaccines may need to be taken multiple times for maximum effect. There is opposing evidence that has lead the medical industry to believe there are reasons individuals may not wish to take the flu shot yearly.

Injecting Chemicals Into The Body

Virus strains are bred in things such as eggs and sheep guts. This means manufacturers have to impose potent preservatives to prevent potentially harmful bacteria from contaminating the vaccine. Unfortunately, however, many of the preservatives used to prevent contamination from bacteria are toxic and include possible carcinogens. As an example, beta-propiolactone is a toxic disinfectant usually used to sterilize tissue and surgical instruments. When injected into the bloodstream, research has classified it as 'reasonably expected to be a human carcinogen.'

Continue reading to learn how immunity comes into play as a reason to consider not getting the flu shot each year.