Because infants under 6 months are too young to take the vaccine safely, all people around them (family members and child care workers) should be vaccinated, as well. Older adults (over age 65) should also be vaccinated, as well as anyone with a chronic health condition like asthma or ...
Flu season poses a greater threat to adults 65 and older, who are at higher risk for severe complications. Here’s what older Americans need to know: - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com
It’s not too late to receive a vaccine and an option for seniors is Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, licensed only for those over the age of 65. "It is especially important this year," said Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County health officer. “[It] can also save health care resources...
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...
As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations for the first time since the beginning of...
Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC; Report shows it only provided 9 percent protection against the nastiest strain of the virus.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)(Report)Reinberg, Steven
High-dose influenza vaccine is 24 percent more effective than the standard-dose vaccine in protecting persons ages 65 and over against influenza illness and its complications, according to a Vanderbilt-led study published today in the New England Journal
Adjuvanted Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine (Fluad) All 3 flu vaccine types are safe, effective and offer protection for seniors.Delaying vaccination to wait for a specific product is not recommended. Where can you get the flu vaccine? The following options are available to get the flu vaccine.Call...
Because infants under 6 months are too young to take the vaccine safely, all people around them (family members and child care workers) should be vaccinated, as well. Older adults (over age 65) should also be vaccinated, as well as anyone with a chronic health condition like asthma or ...
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.