Every year, thousands of Australians receive a flu vaccination. Despite its incredible popularity, though, very few people are aware of the complex, involved process that is performed to create it.

If you have ever wondered how these vaccinations make their way to your local doctor’s office, continue to read as we have highlighted the key steps involved. Each year, this same process is followed; read on to learn more.

WHO Selects Top Virulent Strains -

Since influenza is a virus, it mutates every single year. The World Health Organization’s Global Influenza Surveillance Network selects the top three strains every year, usually during the fall months. These strains serve as the basis for that year’s flu vaccine.

Eggs’ Roles In Developing The Flu Vaccine -

Once the three virus strains are chosen, scientists get to work on developing the flu vaccine in earnest. They use fertilized chicken eggs to do this.

Viral Fragments Combined -

From the three virus strains harvested from the eggs, fragments are collected and combined. Incredibly, one egg is required for every dose of the influenza vaccine, meaning that millions and millions of eggs are used every single year.

Final Preparations Are Made -

Over the winter, the vaccine is tested rigorously to ensure its safety and its effectiveness. Time is of the essence during this period, since new flu viruses are being mutated all the time.

The Flu Vaccine Goes Public -

In September, the new flu vaccine for the year is shipped out all around the world. From Australia to North America to Europe, Asia and Africa, millions upon millions of doses are delivered.

It is quite common for newborn babies to have acne. It can be present at birth or usually it appears after a couple of weeks, predominantly on the cheeks and sometimes on the forehead, chin or back in the form of whiteheads, blackheads and pustules.

The causes of baby acne as with adolescent one are not clear. It can occur as the result of hormonal changes, when babies receive hormones from their mother at the end of pregnancy or just through mother’s milk. These hormones are naturally passed through the placenta and are responsible for aiding the survival of a newborn once they have left the womb. The hormones help stimulate lung maturation, but they also result in increased oil gland activity. So, it is this increased gland production that may lead to baby acne. However, there are other factors, viewed as possible acne causes. For example, taking certain medications while nursing or pregnancy can provoke skin disorder as well.

Baby acne is mild and in most cases clears up within a couple of weeks on its own. Therefore, very often doctors don not suggest any medical treatment, because it can only worsen the situation. Actually, baby acne doesn’t result from dirt, that’s why it is not necessary to wash the skin of the baby too much. Applying baby acne products such as gels and lotions might simply irritate the skin. Instead, you may wash your baby’s face with mild baby soap and water once a day and pat it dry gently.

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