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Seasonal Flu and H1N1 (Swine Flu)
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Flu is a serious and potentially fatal disease. The best way to protect against seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. Every year, an average of 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations result from flu-related causes.
When should I get my Seasonal Flu Shot?
You need a flu shot every year. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is stressing early vaccination – get your flu shot as soon as the vaccine is available.
You need a flu shot every year. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is stressing early vaccination – get your flu shot as soon as the vaccine is available.
Who should be vaccinated*?
Everyone who receives a seasonal flu shot will reduce their likelihood of becoming ill with the flu or transmitting the flu to others. Those people listed below are at higher risk for the flu and should ensure they receive their seasonal flu shot this year:
Everyone who receives a seasonal flu shot will reduce their likelihood of becoming ill with the flu or transmitting the flu to others. Those people listed below are at higher risk for the flu and should ensure they receive their seasonal flu shot this year:
All persons age 50 years and older
All children age 6 months to 18 years
Caregivers or anyone in close contact with children younger than 5 years of age
Caregivers or anyone in close contact with adults age 50 years and older
Healthcare personnel and essential community services personnel (e.g., firefighters, police)
People with chronic (ongoing) or long-term health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, cancer or HIV/AIDS.
Women who are pregnant during flu season.
Will a seasonal flu vaccine protect me from the H1N1 (Swine) flu?
The seasonal influenza vaccine will not protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus that resulted in the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The seasonal influenza vaccine will not protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus that resulted in the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The FDA continues to work with manufacturers, international partners and other government agencies to facilitate the availability of a safe and effective vaccine against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus
*CDC. “Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines” Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 31 July, 2009