Adults 65 and older should get their annual flu shot between mid-September and early October, according to Dr. Robert Hopkins Jr., medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Jasmin Merdan—Getty Images Flu season is nigh, and if you’re 65 or older, don’t dally ...
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Holding off until a bit before the holiday is helpful because it takesabout 2 weeks for protectionto develop after vaccination. Those among the most at risk for flu complications include: Children —"In particular, kids under the age of 5 are at risk," Gounder said. Adults 65 and older P...
How bad will this year's flu season be? Here's what you need to know about this year's flu shot, flu symptoms, and flu treatment.
The regular flu shot is an option for people 6 months and older. High-dose vaccines are specifically designed for people 65 years and older. Our immune systems become weaker with age, which places us at greater risk of severe illness from influenza. The high-dose vaccine has a higher ...
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.
Fact: Influenza and the common cold are caused by viruses, not by the temperature or feeling cold. For those over 60, it is especially important to take necessary precautions during flu season. Older adults are more susceptible to the flu and its complications, which could lead to hospitalisati...
A report released last month showed that the current flu shot did not do a good job of preventing older adults from catching the flu. Adults ages 65 and over who got the shot were just as likely to visit the doctor for flu symptoms as those who weren't vaccinated. The importance of th...
For people 65 years and older, "adjuvanted" or immune-boosting (Fluad Quad) or high-dose vaccines (Fluzone High-Dose Quad)are recommended, asolder peopletend to have weaker immune systems. Vaccines work by activating a person's own immune system. The "adjuvanted" vaccine activates astronger ...
● People 65 years of age or older ● Pregnant women ● Children younger than 5 years old ● People with health conditions such as asthma or cancer Some people are not appropriate for the flu shot, such as: ● Children younger than 6 months of age ...