MEDICAREReports on the inclusion of the influenza virus vaccine as part of Medicare Part B benefit effective May 1, 1993. Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) development of a simplified billing process to ensure that beneficiari...
two doses are needed. The CDC recommends kids get their first dose as soon as possible so that they can get their second dose by the end of October. If your child has received at least two flu shots in the past, they’ll only need one dose – which they should get by the end of...
I was very disturbed by this, not only because it is so unethical to prey on the elderly with scare tactics about the flu, but also because I knew that these shots are toxic and actually may do more harm than good. Sure enough, approximately 10 days later, my mother fell ill with a ...
Yes. The flu is a viral infection that can be passed to other people. It’s very contagious. Someone can get the flu by breathing in the virus. We might spread the flu to others by coughing, sneezing or even talking near someone. In some cases, we can get the flu by touching a su...
Shots made with adjuvant, added ingredients to help trigger a stronger immune response for people 65 and older. Shots made with a virus grown in cell culture, not eggs. They can be taken by people with allergies. Shots made using a different technology that does not require the use of the...
That’s why the nasal spray is recommended for only specific groups who are less prone to illness, like people between the ages of 2 and 49 years old and who aren’t pregnant, the CDC says, whereas flu shots are recommended for those six months and over, as long as they don’t have...
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SUGGESTED for you Lead author Dr Kazem Rahimi (University of Oxford, UK) toldheartwirethat the results don't suggest that infection from the flu causes CV events but that the more likely explanation is that infection can act as a trigger. "And if that trigger effect is controlled by vaccina...
Flu shots are often free under manyinsurance plans, so be sure to bring your insurance card, the store’s loyalty card if applicable, and confirm the deal with your local store. In some cases, state, age and health-related restrictions may apply. ...
The CDC says it’s also acceptable to get Covid-19, flu and RSV shots at one time, for those who are eligible. There’s no recommended wait time between them. However, the agency says, “people who get an RSV vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same visit might be more like...