Question 1

do i need to get flu shots for my children again this year? last year i got the flu shot for my 3 children. they did not ever get the flu. do i have to get them the shot again this year?

Accepted Answer

Sounds : Sounds like the flu shot worked for you children.  Flu shots are recommended each year, unless there are medical contraindications, because the strain of viruses that cause the flu differ each year.  Based on previous years outbreaks, an analysis is done to identify potential virus threats for the coming year so that the drug companies can manufacture a vaccine specific to the threat.

Question 2

is there any particular time of year to get flu vaccine or can be taken any time? also does it protect for whole year? mean when to repeat?

Accepted Answer

As soon as available: The flu vaccine will generally protect against 3-4 strains of flu.That protection is good for at least a year and likely several, but only against the strains included in the vaccine.The flu mutates often, and every year 5+ strains circle the globe, so effectiveness of a given shot varies year to year, but must be given yearly to keep up with mutated strains.

Question 3

with activated vaccine can you get flu from flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Nasal vs injected: What you mean by activated is unclear. There is no activated vaccine I am aware of. The injected vaccine is prepared from inactivated (killed) virus & cannot give you the flu. You can develop a shot reaction (mild) but it is not the flu. The nasal mist is a much weakened but live virus & rarely causes a mild flu like illness, but far less intense than a regular flu would be.

Question 4

usually get flu shot, arm usually hurts after. this year, shot in arm, some leaked out when needle withdrawn and no arm pain afterwards. does leaking mean vaccine not deep enough or not enough quantity of vaccine? should i have redone? thank you!

Accepted Answer

May have another : If you suspect that you did not receive a full dose, it may be given again.

Question 5

if i get flu shot and then happen to get a cold or virus with fever a few days later (not related to flu shot), will my body produce a less effective immune response to vaccine since its fighting a cold/virus too?

Accepted Answer

No: Your body actually mounts dozens of immune responses daily from random germs you inhale or your contaminated fingers bring to your mouth. They pass through the absorptive tissues of the throat &amp; are dealt with. The ones they are not effective in excluding bring on symptomatic illness, but these are a fraction of those processed.

Question 6

how important is it to get the flu vaccine this year given the coronavirus pandemic? when is the best time of year to get the flu vaccine if you live in the u.s.a.?

Accepted Answer

It’s important: Remember all flu viruses are Corona viruses. Covid 19 may be more virulent but 100’s of thousands did each year from the flu.

I advise getting the vaccine...

Question 7

is it safe to get the flu vaccine while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Flu shot is safe: Breastfeeding women, who have had no problems with prior vaccinations, should get the annual flu shot. The vaccine helps prevent the women from catching the flu and bringing it home to their babies. Babies cannot get their first flu shot until 6 months of age (their second flu shot is a month after their first shot).

Question 8

when should someone not get the flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Contraindications.: Influenza vaccine is contraindicated in infants less than 6 months old, if you have a high fever or if you have had a past severe allergic reaction to the vaccine.

Question 9

who should get the flu vaccine and how often?

Accepted Answer

Anyone > 6m of age: The flu germ mutates every year & last years vaccine is not likely to help you more than that season.You place yourself at risk if you do not get a yearly flu shot.

Question 10

how many people get the flu vaccine every year?

Accepted Answer

Not enough: According to the CDC, less than 40% of of people receive the flu shot. Although a less than very effective vaccine, it is still helpful in reducing the severity and duration of flu symptoms and could reduce the 36,000 people who die from the flu and its' complications every year in this country.

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Do i need to get flu shots for my children again this year? last year i got the flu shot for my 3 children. they did not ever get the flu. do i have to get them the shot again this year?

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Is there any particular time of year to get flu vaccine or can be taken any time? also does it protect for whole year? mean when to repeat?

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With activated vaccine can you get flu from flu shot?

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Usually get flu shot, arm usually hurts after. this year, shot in arm, some leaked out when needle withdrawn and no arm pain afterwards. does leaking mean vaccine not deep enough or not enough quantity of vaccine? should i have redone? thank you!

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If i get flu shot and then happen to get a cold or virus with fever a few days later (not related to flu shot), will my body produce a less effective immune response to vaccine since its fighting a cold/virus too?

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How important is it to get the flu vaccine this year given the coronavirus pandemic? when is the best time of year to get the flu vaccine if you live in the u.s.a.?

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Is it safe to get the flu vaccine while breastfeeding?

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