Question 1

how good are the preservative free flu vaccine?and what's the  difference from the regular flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Any flu shot better : Than none. Thimerosal is preservative used in multi-dose vials of flu vaccines while single-dose vials are preservative free. Other than that, there is no difference between the actual active flu shot. The preservative is used to prevent contamination when a multi-dose vial is punctured several times. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/complex-regional-pain-syndrome/ds00265 for more info.

Question 2

do i need a flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

"Everyone" needs it: Anyone 6 months of age or older should get a flu vaccination to help prevent catching influenza A or B. One can skip the vaccination if he is allergic to the various types of flu vaccines. People at higher risk for severe influenza symptoms include pregnant women, the elderly, the immunosuppressed, asthmatics, young children and babies, etc... High-risk persons should definitely get vaccinated.

Question 3

how does the flu vaccine work?

Accepted Answer

Antibodies: It is recognized as foreign by the human body and antibodies are made against it which later attack the flu virus itself if contracted and help the immune system fight back.

Question 4

how expensive is the flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Varies by Location: If you have insurance it is covered by most insurance without any copay and is available at most drug stores like CVS/WALGREN and others.Also available at your doctor' office
If you have no insurance it may cost you approx. 25 to 30 dollars in NJ.Price may vary in other states

Question 5

does seasonal flu vaccine safe ?

Accepted Answer

GET YOUR FLU SHOT: Influenza can make you very sick! ask your doctor for a quadrivalent vaccine and make sure it is preservative free. The other option is Flumist, it is a nasal spray and no needles!
So if your doctor recommends it I would get it:)

Question 6

does flu vaccine cause stff neck?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Stiff neck is not among the common reactions from flu vaccine.

Question 7

what are the side effects of flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Varied: Many people experience a flu like illness after the vaccine. Some have an allergic reaction to it. Fever, cough, runny nose can all happen. It is a dead vaccine so you do not actually get the fl but the body can react poorly to the other ingredients in it . If someone has a significant egg allergy, they can react as well as it is developed in chick embryos.

Question 8

so can any flu vaccine cause low hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

No: flu vaccine isn't a known cause for low hemoglobin

Question 9

is flu vaccine available yet in south africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes but patchy: Yes but patchy stock. Definitely worth having so that you don't get 2 illnesses at once. Avoiding influenza is key right now

Question 10

does insurance usually cover the flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does: Most insurance cover Flu vaccine without any copay and one can even get it at your neighborhood drug store or at your doctor's office

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