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Bookmark or Share- 5 myths about the flu vaccine - World Health Organization (WHO)Fact: Several flu viruses are circulating all the time, which is why people may still get the flu despite being vaccinated since the vaccine is specific to one strain. However, being vaccinated improves the chance of being protected from the flu. This is especially important to stop the virus affecting people with vulnerable immune systems.
- Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated Interactions - Drugs.comInfluenza virus vaccine, inactivated Interactions. There are 295 drugs known to interact with influenza virus vaccine, inactivated, along with 4 disease interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 1 is major, 289 are moderate, and 5 are minor.
- Influenza (Seasonal) - World Health Organization (WHO)The vaccine may be less effective in older people, but it will make the illness less severe and reduces the chance of complications and death. Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk of influenza complications and their carers. Annual vaccination is recommended for: pregnant women; children aged 6 months to 5 years; people ...
- Afluria 2024-2025 injection Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.comFlu vaccination typically reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% during seasons when the flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. But if you are infected with the virus, the vaccine reduces your chances of getting the flu and passing it on to others and lessens the severity of symptoms, hospitalizations and death.
- Which flu vaccines are available? - Drugs.comBoth FluMist nasal flu vaccine and the flu shot offer good protection against influenza when vaccines are well-matched to the year’s circulating virus. In 2023-2024, the flu vaccine was 52% to 61% effective in preventing hospitalization in children 6 months to 17 years and 41% to 44% effective in preventing hospitalization in adults ages 18 ...
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