Trangkaso and being Bakunado
By Sasha on Apr 24, 2009 in Brain wave, Health and medicine
Trangkaso is a very common form of sickness. High fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat… these are just some of the symptoms of flu. In my case, whenever I have trangkaso, I experience muscle pain, weakness, dizziness and sore throat.
Influenza or Flu is a virus that affects the upper respiratory tract. That’s why it is normally accompanied by cough and cold. It is passed on from one person to another through the saliva. Sneezing, coughing or though utensils used by a person with flu. You can use a hanky to cover the lower part of your face when you think you are facing a sick person. You can avoid people sick with flu. But, believe me, you are still prone to it unless you become Bakunado!
According to http://www.bakuna.ph, we should all get vaccinated once a year. It is very important that we do all we can to stay healthy. Especially with the state of the economy nowadays. You don’t want to lose a job just because you got sick with the flu and couldn’t go to work, right? Plus, you don’t want to put your love ones in a stressful situation, taking care of you and going on with their lives. And did we mention it is costly, too?
Hazel after the Bakuna almost two years ago… why the long face, baby?
For our baby, we are not taking any chances. We had Hazel vaccinated almost two years ago. She is due for another one this month. She was supposed to have the flu shot last month but I was too busy to take care of it. Unfortunately, she was sick with the flu last week. The change in weather is affecting her the most, with the temperature so hot these days. Hazel is a very active kid and being sick is like being punished for her. She doesn’t like being stalled from her play time and like most kids, would cry and sulk when being prevented from running around the area. When she’s sick, you can see it in her eyes how she feels so weak but would pretend to be strong for us to let her out of the house to play. Good thing she’s doing great now. Still, we’re not taking chances with her health again…
“Yey! I am getting a Bakuna soon!”
Flu vaccination is most important in babies, kids and persons who are susceptible to sickness. Go get a flu vaccine now and live a more active life!
I am an accountant, a CPA. I'd been working for 10 years as a corporate rat when I decided to quit. I am now working at home as a consultant and full time blogger.
Anna | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Hello Sis! Yes, flu vaccination has proven to be effectively protective. I would definitely have a flu shot next year. My husband and kid always have the shot for the past three or four years now. Me program kasi sa opis at a discounted price.Di talaga sila nagkakaflu unlike me. I had a flu last year and is suffering from it right now. So I guess I would just have the shot next year.