The Flu Vaccination: The Shot Or The Nasal Spray (391 hits)
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Wanna get vaccinated, but afraid of needles? Well, you have no excuse anymore because there are now two options for flu immunization: a traditional flu shot and the nasal spray, FluMist.
Who Should Get Vaccinated?
Leading health organizations recommend the flu vaccine once a year because the virus is constantly changing and new vaccines are developed to combat current strains.
The American Lung Association recommends a flu vaccine for:
• Children ages 6 months through 18 years • All adults ages 50 and older • Adults and children with chronic medical conditions or suppressed immune systems • Pregnant women • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities • Health care workers directly involved in patient care • Caregivers of children under 6 months old
