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… of the population is likely to experience the flu each year.

Flu vaccines reduce this chance by up to half. However, the flu vaccine has to be developed well in advance of each flu season, based on the best estimate of which three strains of …

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No one likes getting a shot, but don’t let groundless fears of catching the flu stop you from getting a flu vaccine. When the right strains are chosen, it’s a highly effective way to help you stay well during the flu season. To get the …

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… had to be sprayed down to get rid of the virus. It is becoming now more of a requirement in most places of work to have the flu vaccine.

Now that the flu season is in full season in the United States hopefully, you have had your flu short so …

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… you can. One of the best ways to avoid the flu is with the flu vaccine. It is especially important to get the flu vaccine if you fall into certain high risk categories. These risk factors include children under the age of 23 months, but over the age …

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… against the influenza virus without a nasty, pointy, sharp, painful needle even being in the same room! It doesn’t have to hurt or be scary to get the flu vaccine. So take a few minutes each year and get it done and over with. You won’t be sorry.

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… to 50 million reported deaths. In an attempt to protect American citizens from dying from this deadly illness, the first flu vaccine (flu shot) was introduced in 1944. Today, millions of American receive a flu shot, although they may not know how the …

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… can contract it and get sick anyway even if vaccinated. Given it takes manufacturers six months or so to formulate and produce a flu vaccine for a given season, this is entirely possible.

There is also the remote chance of a severe allergic …

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… and conquer it before it can gain strength and spread throughout the camp.

So all in all, it is an extremely good idea to get a flu vaccine early on. It may be slightly unpleasant to get the flu shot, but in the long run, it will be worth it …

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… is pregnant women. If you are going to be pregnant during the flu season, it is recommended that you get the flu vaccine. Pregnant women want to avoid putting undue stress on their body and their unborn child with flu symptoms.

Regardless of …

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… for people with serious health problems and the elderly due to their ability to bounce back from the side effects. This vaccine is also given at the onset of flu season around late fall.

The flu shot and the nasal-spray vaccine can be given …

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