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Vaccination & Vaccine Safety | Flu.gov - 0 views

  • The flu vaccine is available by shot or nasal spray.Get your flu shot or spray as soon as the vaccine is available in your area.It is especially important to get the vaccine if you, someone you live with, or someone you care for is at high risk of complications from the flu.Mild reactions such as soreness, headaches, and fever are common side effects of the flu vaccine.If you experience a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, hives, or facial swelling, seek medical attention immediately.
  • There are two different types of flu vaccines, trivalent and quadrivalent.
  • Quadivalent vaccines protect against 4 strains of the flu, A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and 2 strains of influenza B. Quadrivalent vaccines are available in:Traditional flu shots, approved for anyone 6 months and olderNasal spray, approved for healthy people from 2-49, except pregnant women
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  • one flu season.
  • Seasonal flu vaccines have a very good safety track record.
  • If you are sick with a fever, you should wait until your fever is gone before getting a flu shot.
  • Soreness, redness, and swelling at the injection siteFainting, mainly in adolescentsHeadachesFeverNausea
  • Possible mild side effects
  • Runny noseWheezingHeadacheVomitingMuscle achesFever
  • Serious side effects
  • Difficulty breathingHoarsenessSwelling around the eyes or lipsHivesPalenessWeaknessRacing heartDizzinessBehavior changesHigh fever
  • No, you cannot get the flu from the flu shot or the nasal spray.
  • A severe allergy to chicken eggsA history of severe reaction to a flu vaccinationA moderate-to-severe illness with a fever (you should wait until you are better to get the vaccine)A history of Guillain–Barré Syndrome (a severe paralytic illness, also called GBS)
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What You Should Know for the 2014-2015 Influenza Season | Seasonal Influenza (Flu) | CDC - 0 views

  • As of February 28, 2015, flu activity is still elevated but continues to decrease in the United States.
  • more recently, an increase in influenza B viruses has been detected in parts of the country.
  • The flu-associated hospitalization rate among people 65 and older is the highest rate recorded since CDC began tracking that data in 2005.
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  • Children 0-4 years of age have the second-highest hospitalization rate this season.
  • Symptoms of influenza infection include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue (tiredness), and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults).
  • The United States experiences epidemics of seasonal flu each year. This time of year is called "flu season." While influenza activity has declined in recent weeks and the flu season is coming to a close, most of CDC’s influenza surveillance systems still show elevated activity.
  • There are several factors that make it difficult to determine accurate numbers of deaths caused by flu regardless of reporting.
  • the sheer volume of deaths to be counted; not everyone that dies with an influenza-like illness is tested for influenza; and influenza-associated deaths are often a result of complications secondary to underlying medical problems, and this may be difficult to sort out.
  • Flu viruses are constantly changing and it's not unusual for new seasonal flu viruses to appear each year.
  • When viruses change in that way, they are said to be “drifted” viruses.
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  • However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May.
  • CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/index.htm) for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.
  • In addition to getting a seasonal flu vaccine if you have not already gotten vaccinated, you can take everyday preventive actions(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/index.htm) like staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading flu to others.
  • A number of different manufacturers produce trivalent (three component) influenza vaccines for the U.S. market, including intramuscular (IM), intradermal, and nasal spray vaccines.
  • Multiple studies conducted over different seasons and across vaccine types and influenza virus subtypes have shown that the body’s immunity to influenza viruses (acquired either through natural infection or vaccination) declines over time.
  • Yes. It’s possible to get sick with the flu even if you have been vaccinated (although you won’t know for sure unless you get a flu test). This is possible for the following reasons:
  • You may be exposed to a flu virus shortly before getting vaccinated or during the period that it takes the body to gain protection after getting vaccinated. This exposure may result in you becoming ill with flu before the vaccine begins to protect you. (About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection develop in the body.) You may be exposed to a flu virus that is not included in the seasonal flu vaccine. There are many different flu viruses that circulate every year. The flu vaccine is made to protect against the three or four flu viruses that research suggests will be most common. Unfortunately, some people can become infected with a flu virus the flu vaccine is designed to protect against, despite getting vaccinated. Protection provided by flu vaccination can vary widely, based in part on health and age factors of the person getting vaccinated. In general, the flu vaccine works best among healthy younger adults and older children. Some older people and people with certain chronic illnesses may develop less immunity after vaccination. Flu vaccination is not a perfect tool, but it is the best way to protect against flu infection.
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