This Year’s Flu Shot Provides Two Options–and One Major Change

The flu vaccine given will be formulated to fight the most common types of flu predicted for the upcoming flu season.

This year, only injectable flu shots are recommended and the nasal mist is not considered effective.

The New Hanover County Health Department is offering flu shots this month. Children with health problems such as asthma or diabetes are also at a higher risk of developing complications from the flu. About 35 percent of kids who went to practitioners of what’s known as manipulative and body-based therapies such as chiropractic care or massage got flu vaccinations. In fact, the rate of hospitalization due to flu for children under two years of age is higher than the hospitalization rate for those more than 64 years old.

If that means a child will have to endure an injection by needle, so be it. They asked about the children’s history of flu and flu vaccination, reasons for not having their children vaccinated, and if they planned to have their children vaccinated for the next flu season. We all know getting a vaccine is hands down the best defense against the flu.

From October to December, walk-in clinics will be open to the community in different places around campus.

To learn more about the flu and the flu shot, check out flu.gov. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. But if you’ve already been vaccinated with Pneumovax 23, wait at least one year before getting the Prevnar 13.

FluMist was introduced as an alternative to the inoculation 13 years ago and was widely available last year, but that’s changed. Children younger than 2 are especially vulnerable. “An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others”. The standard vaccine is still free under most insurance plans and Medicare – no co-pay or deductible.

Experts aren’t sure why the nasal spray vaccine has performed poorly as of late.

Patients can also request a flu vaccination during a visit with their primary health care provider.

The Strategic National Stockpile is a large quantity of medication used in the event of a public health emergency that depletes local resources.

♦ Many retail pharmacies are well stocked with the vaccines. Majority are happy to have their child get it (and I am equally happy to give it). And talk to your doctor if you have any particular concerns about your child or your situation. “The vaccine works well for six months”.