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What is the Flu shot?
The flu shot is a vaccine that protects against the influenza virus. The flu shot contains killed (inactive) viruses so it is not possible to get the flu from this type of vaccine.
The vaccine protects against the three viruses that research indicates will be most common during the flu season.
The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus.
It is important to remember; one cannot get the flu from the shot.
Who should receive the flu shot?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive the flu vaccine.
When should I get a flu shot?
CDC recommends that people get their seasonal flu shot as soon as vaccine becomes available.
Seasonal flu vaccination provides protection against the influenza strains contained in the vaccine through one influenza season.
How can I get a Flu shot?
CareNow is offering flu shots at all of our convenient DFW locations as of September 5th, 2011.
What is the Flu?
Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Influenza illness causes most people to take time off from work to care for themselves or a family member. The flu is different from a cold, and should not be confused with “the stomach flu”. Each year about 200,000 people go to a hospital with the flu, and 36,000 people die from flu and its complications.
How do I avoid getting the flu?
The best way to avoid the flu is by getting a flu shot. For most people it takes about 2 weeks to achieve protection from the flu after receiving the vaccine.
You can also reduce your risk of catching the flu by washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth,
getting enough rest, and avoiding people that are sick.
What are symptoms of the flu?
The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or of these symptoms:
Fever or feeling feverish or chills
Cough
Body or muscle aches
Headache
Fatigue, tiredness
Runny or stuffy nose
Sore throat
Some people may have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
* It is important to note that not everyone with the flu will have a fever.
What are complications from the flu?
Most people who get the flu will recover in a few days to less than 2 weeks, but some people will develop
complications (such as pneumonia) as a result of the flu, some of which can be life-threatening, and result in death.
Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and ear infections are examples of complication from the flu.
The flu can make chronic health problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu,
and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have worsening of this condition that is triggered by the flu.
Who is at higher risk of getting the flu?
Anyone can get the flu, even healthy people, and serious problems can happen at any age.
Some people are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick.
This includes people aged 65 and over, people with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease),
the morbidly obese, pregnant women, and young children.
If you live with or care for people with high risk factors for flu complications, you should be vaccinated.
Links to more information regarding the flu
(CDC) Centers for Disease Control
Know what to do about the flu - visit FLU.gov
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