The Georgia Department of Public Health reported for Week 40 (October 4 – October 10, 2015), there was minimal flu activity.
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“Two of the types of virus are growing very well and two are growing very slowly”, Scott explained about why the manufacturer can’t make enough.
A few pediatricians already have run out of the nasal vaccine, which is only made by MedImmune. So, there is a big push for you to get the flu shot…keep your hands clean and away from your face.
Riffle said this flu season’s first confirmed case for Marion County occurred last week.
Every year, the flu virus changes, and vaccines are formulated keeping in mind the changes in the virus.
The weather outside might be fearful, but the flu season is thankfully tame so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The flu peak season is typically December to February”.
“Some of the myths are “I get the flu after I get the flu vaccine”, but in all honestly you do not develop the flu from the flu shot”, Riffle said. “There’s no way to predict what we’ll get until we’re in the thick of things”. If employees show up to work with flu symptoms, their employers should direct them to go home.
In addition to clinics held by Alberta Health Services, several pharmacies in the area, including the Innisfail IDA, are also holding flu clinics. A donation and grant funding are paying for the initiative.
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The vaccine is especially important for the very young and very old as long as they are not allergic to eggs. Each season, flu vaccines are created to protect against the main flu viruses that research suggests will be the most common. “People use the word “flu” as a catch-all for all respiratory infections”, Black said. Individuals at excessive threat for creating flu-associated problems, together with youngsters youthful than 5, adults older than sixty five, pregnant girls and people with sure medical circumstances must also be vaccinated, in accordance with the CDC.
