“For older adults and for folks who’ve got chronic medical problems, I usually recommend getting the flu vaccine around anytime from the middle of September through early October,” Hopkins previously told Fortune.“Because in those of us with immune systems that aren’t quite as robust, we...
“I’m outraged because the most vulnerable and isolated population is actually coming in last place from getting the flu vaccine,” said Sharlene Harrison-Hinds, a volunteer with the BC Association of Community Response Networks who has been advocating for seniors in Hope for over five years. ...
COVID-19 vaccine information Flu & COVID-19 testing Flu protection for your whole family The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get the flu shot; Walgreens can vaccinate everyone 3 years and older The flu shot is especially important for adults age 65+, those with certain medical con...
COVID-19 vaccine information Flu & COVID-19 testing Flu protection for your whole family The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get the flu shot; Walgreens can vaccinate everyone 3 years and older The flu shot is especially important for adults age 65+, those with certain medical con...
Topics discussed include the higher-flu vaccine called Fluzone High-Dose available for adults 65 and over since 2009, side effects of the high-dose vaccine such as more pain, redness and swelling at the injection site although they are mild and short-lived and suggestion for seniors to weigh...
The flu vaccine has been 68% effective at preventing hospitalizations in children but has been less protective for seniors this season,according to preliminary data released Wednesdayby the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccine was 35% effective at preventing hospitalization for s...
I’m a healthcare professional, how do I speak to my patients about the flu vaccine? In Europe, approximately 50 million people fall ill due to the seasonal flu each year,… View all articles Risk groups Seniors over 65 With an immune system weaker than when they were younger, seniors ar...
Frieden said that among 199 recently analyzed flu specimens in the U.S., most of them, or 118, were the H3N2 type that is closely related to the strain in this season's vaccine. Also on Thursday, officials recommended two types of pneumococcal vaccines for everyone age 65 or over, as ...
U.S. officials currently say that all Americans 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Flu shots tend to be less effective than other common vaccinations, but they have often been particularly disappointing in seniors. Health officials say there is persuasive research indicating...
particularly amongolder people. In some years, the vaccines were virtually ineffective against that strain in people 65 and older. But this season's vaccine has done unusually well, with the best results seen in at least 10 years, said Flannery, who is responsible for the ...