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DON’T LET THE FLU BUG BITE YOU!

Top 5 reasons to get a flu vaccine:
1. Prevent death from the flu—36,000 people die each year from the flu or complications from the flu
2. Avoid lost time at work—the average sick time from the flu is from 3-14 days.
3. Stop the spread of the flu—one person can infect up to 42 others with the flu
4. Reduce the risk of exposure to patients such as the elderly, infants and others with chronic health problems
5. Reduce the risk of exposure if you work in high concentration of people ie. schools, banks, retail stores and all healthcare workers.

CAN YOU AFFORD TO GET THE FLU?

Cost of the flu vaccine:

One national study estimated the annual economic burden of seasonal influenza in the United States to be $87.1 billion, including $10.4 billion in direct medical costs!

Flu shot: $25       FluMist: $35

Costs associated with a full blown case of flu:

Vaccination is economically beneficial!

CDC Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination:

Any person, including school-aged children, who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill or of transmitting the flu to others.

Any person at risk for influenza complications
• Children 6 months-59 months
• Children 5-18 years old (New for the 2008-2009 flu season)
• All persons over 50 years old
• Children and adolescents on long-term aspirin therapy
• Pregnant women
• All persons (adults and children) with a chronic disease (e.g. asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease)
• All persons who are immuno-suppressed
• Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities

Any person at risk of transmitting influenza
• Healthcare personnel
• Healthy household contacts(including children) and caregivers of children under 5 years old
• Adults over 50 years old
• Persons with a medical condition that increases their risk for severe complications of influenza

What is FluMist?

FluMist is the latest type of flu vaccine. It contains weakened versions of the flu virus and has been approved for use over the last 3 flu seasons.

Unlike the traditional vaccine, which is given as a shot, FluMist is sprayed into the nostrils, right where the flu enters the body. This is designed to help stimulate the body’s natural defense pathways without causing disease.

Flumist is also thimerosal free and contains no preservatives.

Is FluMist right for you?

FluMist is indicated for healthy children, adolescents, and adults 2-49 years of age.

For more information, please visit: flumist.com.

Business Owners…

We will come to your office or worksite if you have 10 or more people who want to be vaccinated!

Call Professional Health Examiners now to schedule your appointment at 850-434-6168 Ext. 4.