H1N1 Incorporated into 2010 Flu Vaccine
Written by Dawnyele Savage Thursday, 23 September 2010 16:33
This year’s seasonal flu vaccine includes H1N1 protection!
Buy One, Get One (BOGO), Two-for-One!
Everyone loves a combo deal! It signifies a “more for less” attitude, right?
So get this:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the seasonal flu vaccine protects against 3 influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. The 2010-2011 vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1, and 2 other influenza viruses (an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus).
About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against the flu develop in the body, helping your immune system fight off the virus. So you can protect your family, friends, coworkers and community with a single shot! Now—that’s a DEAL!
Seasonal flu vaccine is available in a shot ($25) or a nasal spray (FluMist $35) and is offered at any of our 5 ProHealth locations in Northwest Florida. Walk-ins are welcome!
While adult vaccines are not particularly “fun”, that adult is at least mature enough to make the decision and realizes the benefits. But parents’ immunization decisions for children can be disconcerting. This is especially …
