A Quarter of Millennials Avoid the Flu Vaccine Because of the Cost

In the time it has taken me to write this article, I have sneezed twice and blown my nose three times. I'm still recovering from the flu and am only at work because a doctor signed off that I'm no longer a contagious danger to colleagues. After spending a miserable week at home, I am positively pumped to get the flu shot. Apparently, I'm in the minority: Fewer than half of my fellow millennials plan to get the flu vaccine this year.

A survey conducted in September by Harris Poll on behalf of CityMD, an urgent­care­center network, found that 52 percent of millennials don't plan on getting the flu shot during this year's influenza season . Of those, 49 percent said they don't trust that the vaccine will prevent them from getting the flu. An additional 29 percent worried that getting the shot will actually make them catch the virus. (That's a common misconception.)

Medical professionals, it turns out, know more about preventative medicine than millennials do. The Centers for Disease Control says that getting the vaccine is the best way to ensure you won't get the flu. Citing recent studies, the CDC says the vaccine "reduces the risk of flu illness by about 50 percent to 60 percent." Last season, 43.6 percent of Americans got the vaccine, according to CDC data.

For a quarter of millennials polled, it was cost, not conspiracy, that prevented them from getting the vaccine. Penny pinching makes sense when dealing with crippling student debt, but a flu shot is reasonably priced, even for those without insurance. Costco charges $14.99 for a flu shot, Walgreens starts at $31.99, and CVS charges $39.99 but offers a 20 percent­off coupon on non­pharmacy

purchases with the vaccine.

For those who choose to skip the shot, a pack of over the counter flu symptom relief runs about $24. Add a couple of bucks for some tissues and the cost of treating the flu is roughly the same, if not slightly higher, than paying out of pocket for the vaccine.

Missing work due to illness also takes a financial toll on hourly employees, especially the 38 percent of working Americans who don't have paid sick leave. Employers lose out too: Last year, the CDC estimated that worker injuries and illness cost businesses $225.8 billion.

Millennials were narrowly the most flu shot­adverse of the generations. Among those 35 to 44 years old, 49 percent said they would not get the vaccine. That fell to 48 percent, for those 45 to 54 years old, and down to 38 percent, for those aged from 55 to 64.

Then there's the 23 percent of millennials who have deemed themselves immune. When surveyed, they answered that they "don't think they need it because they've never gotten the flu," reported Harris.

Millennials, you are many things, but you are not superhuman. Talk to your doctor about getting a flu shot.

source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-04/a-quarter-of-millennials-avoid-the-flu-vaccine-because-of-the-cost

Flu vaccines designed specifically for seniors

Question: Are there any specific flu shots that are better suited for seniors? I just turned 65 and would like to find out what’s recommended and how Medicare covers it.

Answer: There are actually two different flu vaccines available this year that are designed specifically for seniors age 65 and older. One option is the Fluzone High-Dose, which has been available since 2010, and the other is the new FDA approved FLUAD vaccine (you only need to get one of these).

The Fluzone High-Dose (see http://Fluzone.com) is a high-potency vaccine that contains four times the amount of antigen as a regular flu shot does, which creates a stronger immune response for better protection. While the new FLUAD vaccine (http://FLUAD.com) contains an added ingredient called adjuvant MF59 that also helps create a stronger immune response.

The extra protection these vaccines provide is particularly helpful to seniors who have weaker immune defenses and have a great risk of developing dangerous flu complications. The CDC estimates that the flu puts more than 200,000 people in the hospital each year and kills an average of 24,000 — 80 to 90 percent of whom are seniors.

But be aware that both the Fluzone High-Dose and FLUAD are not recommended for seniors who are allergic to chicken eggs, or those who have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccine in the past.

You should also know that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend one vaccination over the other, and to date, there have been no studies comparing the two vaccines.

If you decide you don’t want to get a senior-specific flu shot, there are other options available to people 65 years and older including the standard (trivalent) flu shot, the quadrivalent flu shot, which protects against four different flu viruses, and the FluBlok vaccine for those who have egg allergies.

To locate a vaccination site that offers any of these flu shots, visit http://Vaccines.gov and type in your ZIP code. You’ll also be happy to know that as a Medicare beneficiary, Part B will cover 100 percent of the costs of any flu shot, as long as your doctor, health clinic or pharmacy agrees not to charge you more than Medicare pays.

Pneumonia Vaccines

Two other important vaccinations the CDC recommends to seniors, especially this time of year, are the pneumococcal vaccines for pneumonia. Around 1 million Americans are hospitalized with pneumonia each year, and about 50,000 people die from it.

The CDC is now recommending that all seniors, 65 or older, get two vaccinations — Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23. Both vaccines, which are administered just once at different times, work in different ways to provide maximum protection.

If you haven’t yet received any pneumococcal vaccine you should get the Prevnar 13 first, followed by Pneumovax 23 six to 12 months later. But if you’ve already been vaccinated with Pneumovax 23, wait at least one year before getting the Prevnar 13.

Medicare Part B covers both shots, if they are taken at least 11 months apart.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit http://SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

source: http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2016/10/04/flu-vaccines-designed-specifically-seniors/91274318/

This 6 properties you suffer from cervical cancer! NO.6 many who are not aware of the advantage !!

It is also known as cervical cancer, cervical cancer is one of the most feared diseases of women. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that is ranked as the leading cause of death among women in the world.

Cervical cancer affects the female reproductive system, specifically in the cervical area or entrance to the uterus from the part that is narrower at the bottom of the vagina and uterus.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the cause of cervical cancer. Which caused many deaths in women is the types of HPV 16 and 18. The virus is transmitted very easily and spread, not only through the liquid, but can also move through the touch of the skin. In addition, the use of public toilets exposed to HPV, it can infect the person who uses if they are not properly cleaned.

In addition, it can be life and bad habits can also cause cervical cancer outbreak. Such as smoking, inadequate intake of vitamins, especially vitamin C and vitamin E, as well as the absence of the amount of folic acid.

Other bad habits that can lead to cervical cancer is the frequent sexual intercourse with multiple partners, and sex with men who are partners and intercourse often change at an early age (sexual intercourse by age

Cervical cancer requires a very long process which is between 10 to 20 years to become a cancer at the beginning of the infection. Therefore, during the early stages of its development it would be difficult to detect. Therefore, the women propose to conduct Pap tests at least every 2 years, to test the VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid), etc. Although it is difficult to detect.

These properties can be a clue about a woman had been suffering from the symptoms of cervical cancer or not:

When there is a density * m always feel pain, often followed by patches of bleeding.

That suffer from abnormal secretions be accompanied by bleeding and the amount is excessive.

Recurring pain in the pelvic area.

Suffer from pain during urination.

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When a woman has advanced stage and the experience of pain in the thighs or has one leg swollen, narrowed to a large extent appetite, weight loss becomes not stable, difficulty in urinating, bleeding spontaneously.

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Recovering from the flu without medication? Racik enough seasoning kitchen even herbal drinks

If we have more confidence in the local wisdom to nourish the body, it is best to make herbal drinks instead of buying drugs. Make yourself at home. It's easy, you know.

One disease that often attacks the body, especially when the weather is bad, it is a cold and cough.

To remedy this, it turns out we just need the materials we use at home for cooking.

"Turmeric, kencur, ginger can be used to treat colds, coughs, due to its content of essential oil is high," said Nova Dewey, owner Suwe Ora Jamu, herbal medicine shop in South Jakarta.

According to Nova Dewey Similarly, herbal drinks made in the traditional way is to grate and shrinking along with a little water.

With grated and squeezed between the rhizome juice and water will not be divided. If you are using a blender, and the friction between the blade and the herb will produce heat, which reduces the interest rate.

Best herbal drinks were also taken in the raw state so that the maximum effectiveness.

If you want to save it, and must be heated beverage by a small flame and boil.

Here are a couple of drinks that can be made from turmeric, kencur, and ginger.

The first is a snapshot turmeric nourishing blood circulation and reduce inflammation.

Second, ginger, Kencur Shot is useful for digestion and build immunity.

Want to make turmeric Shot? Follow the steps!

* Provide a few mothers turmeric (Curcuma size) that have been washed. Mother turmeric essential oil, which contains more than usual saffron. The texture is also more tender and juicy.

* Turmeric mother peeling and finely grated.

Mix with a little water, such as when to take a thick coconut milk.

* Pressure using a fine sieve.

* Direct served in a shot glass.

At the same time, to make a snapshot Alzenajabil- Kencur, here are the steps.

* Providing kencur and ginger with a ratio of 1: 1.

* Peel kencur ginger, then finely grated.

* Pressure using a fine sieve.

* Direct served in a shot glass.

In order to taste and look more beautiful best, you can apply lemon juice to the edge of the glass, then cover it with salt.

Salt and lemon juice can neutralize the bitter taste that may arise. You can also minumal herbal mixture with honey.

Congratulations make herbal drinks at home.

Health benefits of papaya seeds: treat worms until inhibition of cancer

Papaya is a tropical fruit that contains a lot of vitamins.

In general, we eat this fruit to remove seeds, although according to some studies of papaya seeds also contain substances that are good.

One of the benefits of papaya seeds to prevent liver disorders and expel intestinal worms.

However, eating raw papaya seeds atypical. Some people cultivate through the softening of papaya seeds and then mix it with power.

Find out what are the benefits of papaya seeds.

- Papaya seeds contain an enzyme called papain, which is useful proper digestion.

- Some types of harmful microbes, including worms, can not survive in the gut when we consume papaya seeds.

- It is believed that the active substances in the seeds of papaya to inhibit the growth of some types of cancer.

- Papaya seeds also help get rid of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and salmonella.

- Can also papaya seeds used to treat typhoid fever and other viral diseases.

Kidney alert, and this characteristic you are upset

Quite a few of the people who are already suffering from chronic kidney disease never realized his illness. This is because very vague or similar symptoms to other diseases.

There are many causes of chronic kidney disease, but most often caused by diabetes and high blood pressure.

Chronic kidney disease is characterized by a defect in the kidney, for example, there is protein in the urine and reduced kidney function for three months or more.

The important thing to note is to be aware of the symptoms so that treatment can be done as soon as possible.

Immediately consult your doctor if you suffer from some of the symptoms of these disorders in the kidneys:

- Changes in the pattern of urination

Kidneys produce urine, so when a kidney problem and then change the pattern of urination.

For example, frequent urination at night and foamy urine, more frequent urination, urination or just very rare.

- Swelling

And kidney problems not be able to function in the removal of excess fluid.

As a result, the fluid builds up and causes swelling in the feet, palms, hands, or face.

- Fatigue

Healthy kidneys produce a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO), which will tell your body to provide oxygen carried by red blood cells.

In the case of kidney damage, this device produces little of the European Patent Office so that the muscles and the brain is tired more easily.

Patients also suffer from fatigue during the day, and a lot of sleep.

- Itching and rashes

Kidney served remove the remainder of the metabolism from the bloodstream.

When the kidneys are damaged, there will be waste accumulation in the blood and cause itching.

- Became a heavy breathing and congestion

And severe shortness of breath when associated with kidney can be caused by the accumulation of excess fluid in the lungs, as well as anemia.

Other symptoms include increased blood pressure, and blood and protein in the urine, which can be known through laboratory tests.

If you experience any of these symptoms, do not delay going to the doctor.

Many of the kidneys, which can be treated before they develop into more severe illness disease.