Most people have no problems from the vaccine. According to the CDC about 90% of flu-related deaths in the United States occur in people ages 65 and older.
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All flu vaccines this season are made to protect against viruses similar to the strains A/California/7/2009 (H1N1), A/Switzerland/9715293/2013 (H3N2) and B/Phuket/3073/2013.
The injectable flu vaccine will be administered beginning Monday.
He also noted that at Covenant, for those squeamish about needles, nasal-spray flu shots are available. We wanted to know how effective experts think this year’s flu shot will be.
Chief clinical officer for NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group Dr Carl Ellson said: “It’s important that as many people as possible who are at risk get vaccinated against flu”.
“There is a few similarity between the strains and your body responds to the different parts of the virus differently”, Dr. Zimmermann said.
Flu shot: Ideally you should get the shot by October.
It’s a feeling no one wants, but flu season is back. He explained that in Covenant’s urgent clinic, patients have already tested positive for the flu virus this season.
The health department recommends everyone six months and older get vaccinated.
Health officials said even if the vaccine is not a great match, it may be enough to keep people out of the hospital.
While everyone over six months of age is encouraged to get a flu vaccine, the Department of Health says it is especially important for young children, the elderly, and pregnant women to be vaccinated.
Dr. Heather Morrison, the province’s chief public health officer, says this year’s flu shot protects against four strains of the virus. On your way to or from the Fall Festival at Colonel Crawford High School, swing by the elementary parking lot between 9 a.m.to noon, roll down your window and let our nurses protect you from the flu.
The flu is very contagious; the county is asking you to see your doctor and then stay home until you’re healthy again.
Please visit our website, www.tchc.org, or check out the Tri-County Health Care Facebook page for information on upcoming flu shot clinics.
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As flu season approaches, Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear are encouraging others to protect themselves by getting flu vaccines.
