| Guess what time of year it is? FLU SEASON! | | | | years old, Adults 50 years and older, all seniors, |
| Schools are in their second month, its dark | | | | Health Care Workers and anyone with a chronic |
| outside early, you're picking your Halloween candy | | | | condition. |
| and every other person is home sick with the Flu. | | | | When should I get the shot? |
| More then ever doctors and medical center are | | | | Flu season starts in November and ends in April. |
| pushing for the public to get the Flu Shot and stay | | | | The flu shot is usually available in September. As |
| healthy. There are a few things you may want to | | | | of today, 9/10/09 I know a number of |
| know about the flu vaccine and the flu. | | | | Walgreen's throughout the country have the |
| What is in a Flu Shot? | | | | Vaccine in stock. |
| It is a inactivated vaccine which is the dead | | | | Any Side Effects? |
| influenza virus. Each shot contains three different | | | | There are all different side effects but common |
| viruses-one A (H3N2) virus, one regular seasonal | | | | side effects are Redness, soreness and swelling |
| A (H1N1) virus, and one B virus. It typically takes | | | | where the short was given. Some aches and |
| 2 weeks after vaccination to be protected. | | | | fever do occur. This is usually with the first 2 |
| Who should get one? | | | | days. |
| Pregnant women, Children from 6 months to 19 | | | | |