Flu Shots And Why They Are Important
The flu shot is the best protection you can get against influenza… the one thing we know about flu season is that it’s always unpredictable… we never know when it may peak or how severe it may be… that’s why each year the CDC recommends a flu shot for everyone over the age of 6 months by October or as soon as vaccine becomes available. Here’s some Flu Questions and Answers………..
Why do you need to get a flu shot every year and not every decade like other vaccines?
There are many flu viruses and they are constantly changing. The composition of U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually and updated to match circulating flu viruses. Flu vaccines protect against the three or four viruses that research suggests will be most common.
Is the flu shot recommended for pregnant women?
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. The more people who get vaccinated, the more people will be protected from flu, including older people, very young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions who are more vulnerable to serious flu complications.
Does the flu shot provide protection for all types of influenza viruses?
Some flu shots protect against three flu viruses and some protect against four flu viruses.
If flu season peaks in mid-winter, why vaccinate now?
The flu season is always unpredictable and it takes up to two weeks to build up full immunity, so its important to get a flu shot by end of October.
Which month is the best month to get a flu shot?
The CDC recommends that everyone should receive the flu shot as soon as vaccine becomes available.
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