The document discusses influenza (flu) and seasonal flu vaccines. It notes that flu season occurs between October and March and can cause serious illness and death, especially among those aged 65 and older. It describes that the seasonal flu vaccine protects against three or four flu virus strains, depending on the vaccine type. It recommends the vaccine for those aged six months and older, especially those at high risk. Side effects are mild and it may lessen illness symptoms if one gets the flu.

2.  Influenza itself can cause serious illness in
people and can even cause death
 Every flu season is different than the last
 Flu season usually occurs around October
through March (late as May)
 3,000-49,000 people die from flu-associated
deaths
 80-90% of those deaths occur in ages 65
and older

4.  Causes antibodies approximately two weeks
after vaccination
 Seasonal flu vaccine protects against three
flu viruses: influenza A (H1N1), influenza A
(H3N2), and influenza B
 A quadrivalent vaccine is available that
protects against an additional influenza B
virus

5.  Everyone 6 months of age and older
 Anyone at high risk of complications from
getting the flu
 People with chronic underlying medical
conditions such as:
› Chronic lung disease, asthma, neurological
conditions, weakened immune systems, kidney
and heart disease, etc.

6.  People with an egg allergy
 Children younger than 6 months of age
 Anyone who has or with a history of Guillain-
Barre Syndrome
› Consult with a healthcare provider on which type
of vaccine you should receive as well

7.  The flu shot  The nasal spray
vaccine
 For youth ages 2-17
years old

8.  Protects you from getting the flu
 Protects you as well as those around you
who are more susceptible to serious flu
illness
 May make your illness much milder if you
were to get the flu
 Has decreased flu-associated
hospitalizations in pediatrics and older adults
in past years (various studies)

10.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
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