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The Flu shot, Influenza Vaccine, protects you against the
most current strains of Influenza A and B.
The CDC recommends the Flu Shot for anyone who wants to avoid getting the
Flu.
It is especially important to get the Flu Shot every year if you are at
risk for getting complications from the flu, or if you could expose people
who are at risk for complications from the flu.
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If you are Pregnant
If you are 50 years old or older
If you have a chronic medical condition like lung disease, heart
disease, diabetes, cancer, HIV-AIDS
YOU SHOULD GET THE FLU SHOT! |
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Also, if you live with or care of someone who is at
risk for complications,
OR, if you live with or care for children less than 5 years old
OR, if you are a Healthcare worker
YOU SHOULD GET THE FLU SHOT! |
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YOU SHOULD NOT GET THE FLU SHOT IF:
you have a severe allergy to chicken eggs,
you had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past,
you developed Guillan-Barre` Syndrome within 6 weeks of getting an influenza
vaccine.
If
you are sick with a fever, you should wait to get vaccinated until the
symptoms lessen.
Make an
appointment, download
information sheets and consent forms. |
