Plenty of Options for Flu Vaccine
FFF Enterprises in Temecula, Calif., has made it a goal to transform the way people think about the flu and flu vaccine. FFF is the nation's largest and most trusted distributor of flu vaccine and this flu season there are more ways than ever to get vaccinated against seasonal flu. FFF carries flu vaccine from all of the major manufacturers, and its portfolio includes traditional vaccines, high dose vaccines for those 65 and over, the new intradermal microinjection system vaccine, and the intranasal spray vaccine.
FFF acknowledges there are many misconceptions surrounding the flu vaccine. One common misconception is that the flu shot will cause you to become sick with the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is not possible because the flu viruses that are in a flu shot have been inactivated, or killed, which means they cannot make you sick with the flu. Another misunderstanding is that you can become sick from the flu nasal spray. The CDC acknowledges that side effects may include runny nose, chills, nasal congestion or cough; however, these are comparatively short-lasting when compared to a full-blown flu virus. Even though the flu nasal spray is a live virus, it is a weakened version, meaning it cannot cause you to become ill.
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available. Those at high risk for flu-related complications, such as young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older, should also be vaccinated against the flu virus. A new high-dose vaccine formulated for those 65 and older will be available.
Although flu symptoms can be as simple as a cough, they can quickly escalate to fever, fatigue and vomiting. In extreme cases, the flu can even lead to death. Thousands die each year from flu related complications, with hundreds more hospitalized with severe symptoms. Even though people know the flu is a highly infection sickness, many continue to delay the trip to the pharmacy or doctor's office for their annual flu vaccine. Most believe that "it's just the flu". It's not just the flu. Every flu season is different because each flu virus is severe and unpredictable.
Although flu season lasts from October through January, people should begin receiving their annual flu vaccine as early as September, if it is available. And if you haven't had the chance to get vaccinated, make it a priority because the flu often peaks in severity in January or later. Receiving an annual flu vaccine will not only protect you from getting the virus, it will safeguard loved ones, coworkers and friends. Getting your annual flu vaccine is smart. During this season of giving, give yourself and the people around you the gift of health, not the flu. Call your healthcare provider and schedule your flu vaccine today.
FFF acknowledges there are many misconceptions surrounding the flu vaccine. One common misconception is that the flu shot will cause you to become sick with the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is not possible because the flu viruses that are in a flu shot have been inactivated, or killed, which means they cannot make you sick with the flu. Another misunderstanding is that you can become sick from the flu nasal spray. The CDC acknowledges that side effects may include runny nose, chills, nasal congestion or cough; however, these are comparatively short-lasting when compared to a full-blown flu virus. Even though the flu nasal spray is a live virus, it is a weakened version, meaning it cannot cause you to become ill.
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available. Those at high risk for flu-related complications, such as young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older, should also be vaccinated against the flu virus. A new high-dose vaccine formulated for those 65 and older will be available.
Although flu symptoms can be as simple as a cough, they can quickly escalate to fever, fatigue and vomiting. In extreme cases, the flu can even lead to death. Thousands die each year from flu related complications, with hundreds more hospitalized with severe symptoms. Even though people know the flu is a highly infection sickness, many continue to delay the trip to the pharmacy or doctor's office for their annual flu vaccine. Most believe that "it's just the flu". It's not just the flu. Every flu season is different because each flu virus is severe and unpredictable.
Although flu season lasts from October through January, people should begin receiving their annual flu vaccine as early as September, if it is available. And if you haven't had the chance to get vaccinated, make it a priority because the flu often peaks in severity in January or later. Receiving an annual flu vaccine will not only protect you from getting the virus, it will safeguard loved ones, coworkers and friends. Getting your annual flu vaccine is smart. During this season of giving, give yourself and the people around you the gift of health, not the flu. Call your healthcare provider and schedule your flu vaccine today.
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