Standard dose trivalent shots that are manufactured using virus grown in eggs.

A high-dose trivalent shot, approved for people 65 and older.

A standard dose trivalent shot containing virus grown in cell culture, which is approved for people 18 and older.

A standard dose trivalent shot that is egg-free, approved for people 18 through 49 years of age.

ach is approved for different ages

standard dose intradermal trivalent shot, which is injected into the skin instead of the muscle

approved for people 18 through 64 years of age.

The quadrivalent flu vaccine will protect against two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.

A standard dose quadrivalent flu vaccine, given as a nasal spray, approved for healthy* people 2

through 49 years of age

CDC does not recommend one flu vaccine over the other. The important thing is to get a flu vaccine every year.

he flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza

lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

Fever* or feeling feverish/chills Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue (very tired) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby

might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus

hen touching their own mouth, eyes or possibly their nose.

may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.

specially young children and people with weakened immune systems, might be able to infect others for an even longer time

what flu viruses are spreading, how much flu vaccine is available when vaccine is available how many people get vaccinated, and how well the flu vaccine is matched to flu viruses that are causing illness.

prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season

congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions

virus. The following trivalent flu vaccines are available:

flu vaccines made to protect against three different flu viruses (called “trivalent” vaccines)

several flu vaccine options for the 2015-2016 flu season.

Trivalent flu vaccine protects against two influenza A viruses (an H1N1 and an H3N2) and an influenza B

are manufactured using virus grown in eggs

approved for people of different ages.

flu shots are given with a needle

re approved for use in people as young as 6 months of age

standard dose tr

ivalent shot also can be given with a jet injector(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/jet-injector.htm), for persons aged 18 through 64 years. A high-dose trivalent shot(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/qa_fluzone.htm), a

pproved for people 65 and older.

A trivalent shot containing virus grown in cell culture(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/cell-based.htm), which is approved for people 18 and older.

A recombinant trivalent shot that is egg-free(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/qa_flublok-vaccine.htm), approved for people 18 years and older.

he quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.

Yearly flu vaccination should begin soon after flu vaccine is available, and ideally by October

etting vaccinated even later can be protective, as long as flu viruses are circulating

Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against influenza virus infection, it is best that people get vaccinated so they are protected before influenza begins spreading in their community.

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season.

Vaccination to prevent influenza is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza