The Flu Vaccination: The Shot Or The Nasal Spray
(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
Who Should Not Get One?...
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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
Who Should Not Get One?...
http://blackdoctor.org/articles1.aspx?coun...
