Flu Season: A Wake-Up Call for Public Health

Current Situation

• Flu cases are surging.
• This year's strain is more severe and less responsive to the vaccine.
• One child has died in Ohio.

Medical Perspective

• Doctors emphasize that the vaccine can still help.
• A personal story highlights the impact:
• A mom delayed her flu shot after having a baby.
• Her 3-year-old son got sick days after his vaccine.
• The mom also fell ill, struggling to care for her kids.

Global Health Concerns

• The U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) last year.
• This decision could make next year's flu shot less effective.
• The WHO uses global samples to develop vaccines, but without U.S. funding, they have fewer samples.

Domestic Issues

• The CDC is losing touch with the global health picture.
• This puts the country at risk for future pandemics.
• The Health and Human Services Secretary is making changes to vaccine schedules without considering the consequences.

Personal Health Impact

• Many people take health for granted until they lose it.
• Even minor illnesses can greatly affect quality of life.

Call to Action

• Health should not be a political game.
• Leaders must prioritize public health over power struggles.
• If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, it's not too late.