Kick the seasonal flu get the flu vaccine
Title:
Kick the seasonal flu: get the flu vaccine
Word Count:
1064
Summary:
The flu is a common name for the influenza virus. The influenza virus infects the respiratory
Keywords:
flu,vaccine,health,
Article Body:
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to
Every year in the United States, on average:
5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and;
about 36,000 people die from flu.
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions,
Symptoms of flu include:
- fever (usually high)
- headache
- extreme tiredness
- dry cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle aches
Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common i
Complications of Flu
Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydr
Fortunately, there are several things you can do to lessen your chances of getting sick. Epi M
Wash your hands frequently. Since your hands are the most common vehicle for carrying germs in
Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth. You can´t keep all the germs off your hands all the
Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Don´t spread your germs to others.
Use disposable tissue. And wipe your nose in a way that keeps secretions on the tissue and doe
Get a yearly flu vaccine. This is especially important for people with asthma and other respir
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
There are two types of vaccines:
- The ˆflu shot˜˙an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle,
- The nasal-spray flu vaccine ˙ a vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cau
About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus in
When to Get Vaccinated
October or November is the best time to get vaccinated, but you can still get vaccinated in De
Who Should Get Vaccinated
In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. Ho
People who should get vaccinated each year are people at high risk for complications from the
- Children aged 6 months until their 5th birthday,
- Pregnant women,
- People 50 years of age and older, and
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions;
- People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
- Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu (see above)
- Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these c
- Healthcare workers.
Use of the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
It should be noted that vaccination with the nasal-spray flu vaccine is always an option for h
Who Should Not Be Vaccinated
There are some people who should not be vaccinated without first consulting aphysician. These
- People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.
- People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past.
- People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza va
- Influenza vaccine is not approved for use in children less than 6 months of age.
- People who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated unti
Vaccine Effectiveness
The ability of flu vaccine to protect a person depends on the age and health status of the per
Vaccine Side Effects (What to Expect)
Different side effects can be associated with the flu shot and LAIV.
The flu shot: The viruses in the flu shot are killed (inactivated), so you cannot get the flu
Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
Fever (low grade)
Aches
If these problems occur, they begin soon after the shot and usually last 1 to 2 days. Almost a
LAIV (FluMist®):
The viruses in the nasal-spray vaccine are weakened and do not cause severe symptoms often ass
In children, side effects from LAIV (FluMist®) can include
runny nose
wheezing
headache
vomiting
muscle aches
fever
In adults, side effects from LAIV (FluMist®) can include
runny nose
headache
sore throat
cough
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Kick the seasonal flu: get the flu vaccine
Word Count:
1064
Summary:
The flu is a common name for the influenza virus. The influenza virus infects the respiratory
Keywords:
flu,vaccine,health,
Article Body:
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to
Every year in the United States, on average:
5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and;
about 36,000 people die from flu.
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions,
Symptoms of flu include:
- fever (usually high)
- headache
- extreme tiredness
- dry cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle aches
Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common i
Complications of Flu
Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydr
Fortunately, there are several things you can do to lessen your chances of getting sick. Epi M
Wash your hands frequently. Since your hands are the most common vehicle for carrying germs in
Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth. You can´t keep all the germs off your hands all the
Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Don´t spread your germs to others.
Use disposable tissue. And wipe your nose in a way that keeps secretions on the tissue and doe
Get a yearly flu vaccine. This is especially important for people with asthma and other respir
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
There are two types of vaccines:
- The ˆflu shot˜˙an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle,
- The nasal-spray flu vaccine ˙ a vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cau
About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus in
When to Get Vaccinated
October or November is the best time to get vaccinated, but you can still get vaccinated in De
Who Should Get Vaccinated
In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. Ho
People who should get vaccinated each year are people at high risk for complications from the
- Children aged 6 months until their 5th birthday,
- Pregnant women,
- People 50 years of age and older, and
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions;
- People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
- Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu (see above)
- Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these c
- Healthcare workers.
Use of the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
It should be noted that vaccination with the nasal-spray flu vaccine is always an option for h
Who Should Not Be Vaccinated
There are some people who should not be vaccinated without first consulting aphysician. These
- People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.
- People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past.
- People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza va
- Influenza vaccine is not approved for use in children less than 6 months of age.
- People who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated unti
Vaccine Effectiveness
The ability of flu vaccine to protect a person depends on the age and health status of the per
Vaccine Side Effects (What to Expect)
Different side effects can be associated with the flu shot and LAIV.
The flu shot: The viruses in the flu shot are killed (inactivated), so you cannot get the flu
Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
Fever (low grade)
Aches
If these problems occur, they begin soon after the shot and usually last 1 to 2 days. Almost a
LAIV (FluMist®):
The viruses in the nasal-spray vaccine are weakened and do not cause severe symptoms often ass
In children, side effects from LAIV (FluMist®) can include
runny nose
wheezing
headache
vomiting
muscle aches
fever
In adults, side effects from LAIV (FluMist®) can include
runny nose
headache
sore throat
cough
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