The flu vaccine for older people Older people, especially those over the age of 65 are more apt to experience a loss of effectiveness as the flu season progresses, says Laura Haynes, an immunologist at the University of Connecticut Center on Aging.
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“Every single year tens of thousands of people die of flu across the United States and the best protection we have is getting the flu shot”, Damsker said.
According to the Boone County health department, flu season officially starts next month and will hang around until next spring.
Flu vaccines are offered in doctor’s offices, health departments, clinics, pharmacies and college health centers.
This Marquette is offering the flu vaccine free through different clinics around campus for full-time undergraduate students and employees. from now until the end of October.
And the staff recommends people call in in advance if they don’t want to wait with walk-in patients.
Manufacturers project providing between 157 million and 168 million doses of vaccine this year, the same amount as last year. It can be spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions.
Since the flu shot contains inactivated, killed flu viruses, it is not scientifically possible for the vaccine to cause the flu. For example, an individual could unknowingly be exposed to the flu during any month, get the shot the next day and still become ill. “Getting a flu shot is the first and most important step in protecting you and those around you against flu viruses”. If you’re infected, the droplets that you expel can easily infect other people.
Medicaid, Medicare and other insurances may be billed for those who bring their cards.
Vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, missed work and school, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations.
There are four clinic dates: October 18th, October 26th, November 3rd and November 14th. Costs for flu shots vary depending on the type of vaccine recommended, but MD Now will provide special coupons online and on Facebook to keep people from paying the price of sickness.
University of MS students, faculty and staff have several upcoming opportunities to get influenza vaccines. But they’re not flawless; CDC says they reduce the risk of flu by 50 percent to 60 percent.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics reported that children should not get the nasal vaccine this year.
