Get The Flu Shot And Not The Flu This Season!
Uh oh, it's that time of the year again-flu season
. No one ever wants to get the flu and experience a significant illness that can last one to two weeks especially since it's largely preventable through vaccination. So instead of accepting defeat and dealing with the flu, get the flu shot. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against three flu viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. One shot can help prevent a couple of weeks of misery and lost time from work and play.
Who Should get Vaccinated this Season?
Everyone who is at least six months of age should get the flu vaccine. It is also especially important for people who are at high risk of developing serious complications like pneumonia if they get sick with the flu, including:
*Those with certain medical conditions, including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease
*Pregnant women
*People 65 years and older
*People with a weakened immune system for any reason
It is also important for those who currently live with or care for others who are at a high risk of developing serious complications to receive the vaccine.
You should not get the flu shot if you:
*Have ever had an allergic reaction to eggs
*Have ever had a serious reaction to a previous flu shot
*Have ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome that occurred after receiving the vaccine
*Currently have an illness with fever
When Should I get the Flu Vaccine?
Typically, it is suggested that you receive the flu vaccine during a tight period of time in October and November of each year in order for your doctor to try to focus on high-risk groups. However, as more and more people want to immunize, the time period of availability has slowly been expanded. Everyone is strongly encouraged to get the flu shot as soon as it is available in their market.
Parents of younger children, in particular, are urged to have their children vaccinated as soon as possible. Within the first year of receiving the vaccination, children often require two doses of the vaccine, which makes it important that they get started as soon as possible. Most communities have vaccines available beginning in September, but should certainly have them available by October.
Everyone who is interested in protecting himself or herself from getting the flu is encouraged to contact Virginia Medical Acute Care (VMAC) to find out when the vaccine is available. No appointment is necessary at VMAC. The immunity provided by the flu shot lasts for a substantial period of time. In the past, people have been concerned that immunity would fade, but it has been confirmed that immunity can actually last throughout the entire flu season.
Everyone should receive the flu shot yearly, since the vaccine is different from year to year, based on projections of the type of flu that may be spread during that year. Contact VMAC in Springfield, VA for more information on the flu shot and when vaccine is available.
by: Gen Wright
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