Dr. Scott Cohen, Dr. Bob Sears, and Doctor of Pharmacy for Walgreens, Stacia Woodcock discuss this season's flu vaccine. They advise on who absolutely should and should not get vaccinated, what it will protect you and your family from the flu, and the pros and cons of the nasal spray vaccination option.
Dr. Scott Cohen: "Get the flu vaccine this year!"
-Vaccine is important for high risk individuals
- Pregnant Women, Children 6 mo- 2 yrs old, Anyone 50 or older, Chronic Medical Conditions, Health Care workers, People around young children
-Those who should not: Someone who has had a severe reaction, someone with a moderate illness or fever
Dr. Bob Sears: "This year's flu vaccine will contain the H1N1 strain"
-There are two vaccines: Shot or Nasal Spray
-Nasal spray is for people 2-49 years old
-Pregnant women can only get the shot
-Health status will play a role in which shot you should get
-Dr. Sears prefers nasal spray because he believes it does work better
Stacia Woodcock: "Yearly flu vaccines should be given in September or when they become available"
-Children under 9 will need 2 vaccines - spread roughly 4 weeks apart.
-Children should get shots from their pediatrician; adults may get shots at a local pharmacy
-You cannot get flu from flu vaccine, though you may have some mild fatigue and mild soreness from shot
See Also:
-No Benefit to Delaying Your Child's Vaccinations
-Swine Flu Smack Down: How to Stay Healthy
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