Delta airlines in-flight campaign for November was about flu prevention. One psa they are running is from the NVIC the National Vaccine Information Center, ironically one of the most anti-vaccine groups. The psa is careful not to come out and say don't get vaccinated but suggests alternatives such as drink plenty of water, exercise, and plenty of sleep. Now don't get me wrong all of those are good things but they alone won't help protect you from an illness caused by a virus. Delta has had it brought to their attention the nature of the NVIC and their stance on vaccines, however Delta has refused to pull them. Obviously with the month coming to a close now and the campaign getting ready to change it is not that much of a threat anymore. Many people however that watched those videos may now turn to the NVIC for information which in the long term may harm many others. Measles had once been eradicated in this country but we are seeing a resurgence as the anti-vax group gains momentum. So the major threat isn't just spreading the flu but a general fear of vaccines that keep people from protecting themselves and others from harmful diseases.
http://skepchick.org/2011/11/update-delta-still-running-anti-vax-ads-in-flight/
*Just full disclosure here, while I do support vaccination as a whole, I personally don't usually get the flu vaccine, as I hate needles and am in a low-risk group. I am currently getting a 3-part Hep-B vaccine as a first responder, risk v benefits.
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