People with egg allergies can still receive any type of flu shot that's recommended for their age group, even if the flu shot is made with egg-based technology (and thus contains a small amount of egg protein),according to the CDC. Studies have found that people with egg allergies are v...
When should you get yourflu shot? Flu season typically starts in December and peaks in February, so the "optimal time" to get vaccinated is heading into the season, Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, said on"CBS Mo...
The flu shot can be given to anyone ages 6 months and older.Also available are intradermal shots. These injections, approved for those ages 18 to 64, use smaller needles and only go into the top layer of theskininstead of deeper into the muscle. For those age 65 and older, a high-dos...
But for some people, the flu can make them very sick. Those groups include: ? Babies and toddlers under age 2 ? People older than 65 ? Adults and kids who have health problems, such as diabetes and asthma Anyone who's at risk of getting really sick needs to get a flu shot, or ...
DID you get a flu shot this year? For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US is recommending that all children aged from 6 months to 18 years receive the flu vaccine. Vaccines battle diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. A weakened form of the germ ...
Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall -- and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind. After flu hit historically low levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be poised for a comeback. The main clue: A nasty flu season just...
There is a high-dose shot formulation for people over 65 years of age and an intradermal (into the skin) version for people ages 18-65, and it uses a tiny needle. There is also a flu vaccine licensed for people age 65 and over that contains an adjuvant (an added immunity booster). ...
I offered to pay the $35 flu shot cost with my debit card, but the woman insisted on billing my insurance. Turns out Anthem doesn't cover flu shots, so now I have to pay the $35 plus the $69 administrative fee, which was never disclosed to me. I have called "customer service" an...
Can You Still Get the Flu Following a Flu Shot? Yes. It is still possible to get the flu even though you got the flu vaccine first. This can be for a variety of reasons. For one, the vaccine’s effectiveness varies based on a person’s age and health status. Another reason is that...
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