The first line to help protect against the flu is an annual flu shot. Not all vaccines are the same. Be sure to ask for a Sanofi flu shot by name. Sanofi offers multiple types of trivalent flu vaccines designed to help protect against two influenza A viral strains and one influenza B...
The article offers some insights into the benefits of flu vaccine. The vaccine can greatly lower one's risks of being one of the 20,000 people in the U.S. who are hospitalized from flu complications and the 36,000 who died from the virus each year. Children aged six months to five ...
Flu shot: The flu shot is typically given to people six months and older. It is an inactive vaccine, which means it is made using a dead form of the viruses the shot protects against. The dead germs cannot make you sick. Those ages 18 to 64 can opt for an intradermal flu shot. Thi...
Many people who decide to get a vaccine shot often get confused when they have to choose between a flu shot or nasal spray. The reality is that both the traditional flu shot and the nasal spray FluMist offer similar level of protection, but it is a good idea to learn more about the o...
For me, there isn’t enough evidence to prove getting the flu shot benefits anyone, so I will continue to not have someone inject a mystery concoction into my body. I don’t think me not getting the flu shot will harm anyone else, and I’m not “selfish” for not getting the flu ...
For the vast majority of people, the benefits of flu shots far outweigh any risks. Even on an off-match year, some protection is better than nothing. If not for yourself, think about your family, friends, and coworkers. If you get the flu, they might get it from you. Imagine how po...
Vaccination rates were significantly higher in study groups who received a letter highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of vaccination and who received repeat letters about the importance of flu vaccination in general. Connecting the flu and risks of subsequent heart problems significan...
vaccinator. That means, we don’t get every single vaccine that our doctor recommends (there are a lot of them these days), but we do get some of them. When making my decisions on whether or not to vaccinate I want to know: do the benefits out-weight the drawbacks and risks. ...
Although there are clear benefits of large-scale vaccination in terms of both use of healthcare resources and improved work productivity, the issue of whether the influenza vaccine may prevent cardiovascular (CV) events has been controversial. However, a new meta-analysis finds that the influenza ...
Serious side effects are rare, and the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks, helping to prevent flu-related complications and hospitalizations. How Long Does the Flu Shot Last? The protection provided by the flu shot typically lasts for about six to twelve months. However, flu strains...