| In any given year, the optimal time to
vaccinate patients cannot be determined because influenza
seasons vary in their timing and duration, and more than one
outbreak might occur in a single community in a single year. In
the United States, localized outbreaks that indicate the start
of seasonal influenza activity can occur as early as October. |
| The majority of adults have antibody
protection against influenza virus infection within 2 weeks
after vaccination. |
| Your flu vaccine will last for the
entire flu season. A “booster,” or second dose, is not necessary
for the benefits of vaccination to last all season. |
| Influenza is contagious and spreads
mainly from person to person when an infected person coughs or
sneezes near others. People also may become infected by touching
something with flu viruses on it, and then touching their mouth
or nose. |
| If you want your employees to visit one
of our convenient locations or organize a on-site flu clinic
please contact our corporate account manager. |
| People who have sever allergy to
chicken eggs. People who have had a severe reaction to an
influenza vaccination. People who developed Guillain-Barré
syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine.
Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not
approved for this age group), and People who have a
moderate-to-severe illness with a fever |
| The viruses in the flu shot are killed
(inactivated), so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Some
minor side effects that could occur are Soreness, redness, or
swelling where the shot was given Fever (low grade) Aches |
