TYLER BURLINGAME AUDIENCE: PARENTS OF STUDENTS AGED 5-17 Flu Vaccinations
What Is A Flu Vaccination? This vaccination provides immunity to a variety of influenza viruses Recommended for all populations Can be given in a shot form or spray Inactivated Influenza Virus Meaning it contains a dead influenza virus
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Vaccine Benefits Protects you from getting sick. Protecting yourself mean protecting others around you Flu vaccination also may make your illness milder if you do get sick Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes, like hospitalizations and deaths.
How this Vaccine Works? Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine Vaccines do not stop pathogens from entering the body, but help to develop antibodies to fight off pathogens that enter the body. Antibodies= Good Pathogens= Bad
Who Should Receive the Flu Vaccine? Flu shots are approved for children as young as 6 months old It is recommended that children ages 1 and up should receive the shot Flu shots are crucial for the elderly due to their weakened immune system Flu Shots are approved for pregnant women as well as people with other chronic health conditions
Who Shouldn’t Get Vaccinated? Children younger than 6 months of age People with severe, life-threatening allergies to flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine Gelatin, Antibiotics, or other ingredients
Why Get Vaccinated? To protect: Yourself Family Friends Coworkers Acquaintances Classmates *Basically everyone and anyone that you make contact with on a daily basis
How Effective is the Flu Shot? With the Flu Vaccine, a person is 60% less likely to contract the virus Getting the vaccine has been shown to offer substantial other benefits including reducing illness, antibiotic use, time lost from work, hospitalizations, and deaths
Shot vs. No Shot
When should one get the Flu Vaccine? How long is the Vaccine good for? Flu Season usually peaks around January or February but people should get the vaccine as early as possible. The Vaccine is designed to protect you for one full Flu Season.
How do I obtain my Flu Shot? Generally, any place that offers pharmacy services Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, Wal-Mart, Family Doctors Office
Are the Vaccines Expensive? Flu vaccines are covered under almost all health insurances. If you do not have health insurance, you can visit local county health clinics to receive this vaccine for free. If you do not wish to go to local health clinic, you can pay out of pocket for a pretty low rate at any participating pharmacy.
Participating Pharmacies Rates (without insurance) Costco Flu Shots: Costs $ CVS Flu shots: Costs $ Walgreen’s Flu Shots: $ Rite Aid Flu Shots: Costs $29.99.
Participating Pharmacies Rates (without insurance) Meijer Flu Shots: Costs $ Wal-Mart Flu Shots: Costs $ Sams Club Flu Shots: Costs $20. Kroger Flu Shots: Costs $28.
Are there any Side Effects? The Flu Shot: Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given Fever (low grade) Aches It’s just a minor side effect for a big reward!
Are there any Side Effects? The Nasal Spray Runny nose Wheezing Headache Vomiting Muscle aches Fever These minor symptoms sound a lot better than the flu!
Flu Shot and Nasal Spray Point of View ShotNasal Spray
Help Your Children Help Themselves Flu Vaccines: Protect your children from illness Protect your family in a whole Help children build an immunity to Influenza Keep your children safe $30 Flu Shot < $1000’s in hospital bills
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