Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
It's been raining here again like crazy and the weather is super cold that's why I feel like I'm getting colds.I've been sneezing this morning. I'm just glad that my OB gave me a Flu Vaccine last month so I don't worry about that.
So why we get vaccinated anyway?
Influenza ( flu) is a contagious disease. It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions.
Influenza can lead to Pneumonia and can dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions..
Influenza Vaccine can prevent Influenza.There are two types of Influenza Vaccine. 1. Inactivated (killed) vaccine or the "flu shot" is given by injection into the muscle.2. Live, attenuated (weakened) influenza vaccine is sprayed into the nostrils.
It takes up to 2 weeks for protection to develop after the shot. Protection lasts up to a year.
Plan to get an influenza vaccine in October or November if you can. But getting vaccinated in December, or even later, will still be beneficial in most years. Influenza can occur any time from November through May, but it most peaks in January or February.
Most people need dose of influenza vaccine each year, Children younger than 9 years getting influenza's vaccine for the first time- or who got influenza vaccine for the first time last season but got only one dose - should get 2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart, to be protected.
Influenza vaccine may be given at the same as other vaccines, including pneumococcal vaccine.
Some people should talk with a doctor before getting influenza vaccine especially if you have severe allergies.
A vaccine , like any other medicine, could possibly cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of a vaccine causing serious harm or death is extremely small.
So why we get vaccinated anyway?
Influenza ( flu) is a contagious disease. It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions.
Influenza can lead to Pneumonia and can dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions..
Influenza Vaccine can prevent Influenza.There are two types of Influenza Vaccine. 1. Inactivated (killed) vaccine or the "flu shot" is given by injection into the muscle.2. Live, attenuated (weakened) influenza vaccine is sprayed into the nostrils.
It takes up to 2 weeks for protection to develop after the shot. Protection lasts up to a year.
Plan to get an influenza vaccine in October or November if you can. But getting vaccinated in December, or even later, will still be beneficial in most years. Influenza can occur any time from November through May, but it most peaks in January or February.
Most people need dose of influenza vaccine each year, Children younger than 9 years getting influenza's vaccine for the first time- or who got influenza vaccine for the first time last season but got only one dose - should get 2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart, to be protected.
Influenza vaccine may be given at the same as other vaccines, including pneumococcal vaccine.
Some people should talk with a doctor before getting influenza vaccine especially if you have severe allergies.
A vaccine , like any other medicine, could possibly cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of a vaccine causing serious harm or death is extremely small.
source: www.immunize.org
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