People who live with or care for others who are at high risk for developing serious complications. People who have certain medical conditions including asthma, weakened immune systems, diabetes and chronic heart or lung disease
It’s especially important for certain people to get vaccinated, such as those who are at high risk of developing serious complications like pneumonia if they get sick with the flu. It’s recommended that anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu should be vaccinated. Walgreens offers flu shots to anyone ages 3+. The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu shot every flu season, including those are who healthy or have health conditions. Influenza (Inactivated) (PDF) ) opens a page in new tab
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To learn more about flu shots from the CDC, visit the CDC website opens a page in new tab or download the following documents: It can also protect others who are vulnerable but may not be able to receive the vaccine for a variety of reasons. However, data suggests flu symptoms may be milder and complications can be reduced following vaccination. The flu shot will not 100% eliminate the risk of getting the flu as there are several strains of viruses that can cause the flu. Therefore, it is important to get a flu shot before the flu begins to circulate in your area as you may be susceptible to influenza during the two weeks after your flu shot. The vaccine takes effect approximately two weeks after it has been administered as antibodies (substances in the blood that protect against infection) accumulate and provide protection against influenza.
This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus and 2 influenza B viruses. This season’s vaccine protects against four influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. It is inactivated, which means it contains a killed version of the virus which cannot cause disease and is most commonly given as an injection (with a needle) in the arm. The “flu shot” is a vaccine that protects you from the flu virus.
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