As of 2022 after more than 60 years of experience with influenza vaccines very little improvement in vaccine prevention of infection has been noted as pointed out decades ago and still true today the rates of effectiveness of our best approved influenza vaccines would be inadequate for licensure for most other vaccine preventable diseases.
Taking all of these factors into account it is not surprising that none of the predominantly mucosal respiratory viruses have ever been effectively controlled by a vaccine. --Morens, Taubenberger, and Fauci, 2023
Vaccination has long been deeply ingrained in the public consciousness as the most effective means to prevent a wide range of diseases. Public health campaigns and medical professionals have long advocated for the benefits of vaccination, emphasizing its critical role in… pic.twitter.com/izh4bGgfAU
— Roman Bystrianyk (@RBystrianyk) June 2, 2024
Vaccination has long been deeply ingrained in the public consciousness as the most effective means to prevent a wide range of diseases. Public health campaigns and medical professionals have long advocated for the benefits of vaccination, emphasizing its critical role in safeguarding individual and community health. The influenza vaccine stands out as a prominent example among the many vaccines promoted over the years.
This vaccine has been continuously championed for decades, with efforts to encourage its uptake particularly vigorously during flu season. Nearly every drugstore and pharmacy offers the influenza vaccine, making it easily accessible to the public. This widespread availability reflects the importance placed on preventing influenza, a respiratory illness that can lead to severe health complications, especially in vulnerable populations. Through persistent promotion and education, the influenza vaccine has become a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, demonstrating the enduring value of vaccination in modern medicine. But just how effective has the influenza vaccine been in practice? Have deaths from influenza declined due to this highly promoted annual vaccination? What do the statistics tell us about the vaccine’s impact on public health? romanbystrianyk.substack.com/p/60-years-of-1:28-1:57: Vaccination for influenza began in the 1970s. The chart shows that mortality rates [from influenza] increased from the late 1970s to the early 2000s. Vaccination rates for the 65+ year-olds reached 60-70%, and over the next 20 or so years, the mortality rate slowly declined and reached essentially the same level as it had been when vaccination programs began. So during these over 40 years, the death rate [from influenza] has not improved.
