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Professional Park Associates In LaFayette Hosts Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinics

“Each year, when you get the flu shot, you’re getting our best guess of what’s going to be here this season”, Sanders said.

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To reduce this threat, Dr. Chapman recommends the annual flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older, including pregnant women.

As for this year’s vaccine, Grace, an infectious disease specialist, says there’s good news.

Health officials say last year’s flu vaccine wasn’t as effective as normal.

“One of the main reasons we want to see widespread community participation in getting flu shots is to make sure you don’t get the flu, but that you don’t pass it to somebody who could be particularly susceptible”, Plescia said.

People wanting to be vaccinated are encouraged to check ahead for the availability of vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they are confident of a better match between the vaccine and this year’s circulating viruses.

Am estimated 500 people got flu shots at Friday’s free clinic at the New Castle Farmers Market, including Gov. Jack Markell.

The Washington County Health Department will open its season flu vaccination clinics starting Monday.

“Our research shows that even if someone gets a strain of the flu that is not in a vaccination, the illness is generally milder because the body has built up the immune system”, Texas Department of Health representative Chris Van Deusen said. “People who are allergic to eggs or who have certain syndromes may have a problem with the vaccine”, Van Deusen said.

Seasonal flu activity usually peaks in the United States between December and February.

And yes, you do need a flu shot every year, as every season’s flu virus is a little different.

“The dominant influenza last season was H3N2”, he said, adding that the flu season is more severe when those viruses are most common. Children will not be able to receive the vaccine without signed parental permission.

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Sanders said even if someone is afraid of needles, there’s always the nasal mist. It is important to note that the higher dose vaccine used in this study is described as four times the strength of the standard vaccine and differs from the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which protects against four strains of flu vaccine, rather than the customary three.

Specialist: 2015 flu vaccine is a good match