Banta Activity Center offering flu, pneumonia shots for seniorsPat Jackson
However, both shots must be given at different times. "These vaccinations cannot be given at the same time, because they induce an immune response in a different way," Fryhofer said. For older adults, the Prevnar 13 vaccine is generally given first and then the Pneumovax 23 vaccine 12 mon...
seniors, and those with weakened immune systems. The flu is contagious, spreading through droplets created anytime an infected person sneezes or talks. Children may be able to pass the flu virus for longer than seven days, and some people who...
Flu Prevention, Including Flu Shots Getting a seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu. All healthy and eligible adults should get a flu shot every flu season. It takes two weeks from the time of vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body to protect against the flu....