Did you get your flu shot?
It is time.
Many people get their flu shot every year and think it is a good idea. So our question is have you had your flu shot yet? We hope that you will start thinking about getting a flu shot as it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body, so make plans to get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season begins. The government recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October.
In many jurisdictions, there is a free flu shot for people 65 years and over, pregnant women, those who suffer chronic conditions.
However, there was a story on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation about two weeks ago that talks about a stronger flu shot that is available for a cost to seniors. According to the story, a 2014 study found the high-dose vaccine to be 24 percent more effective in preventing the flu than standard vaccines in adults 65 or older.
Seniors are more vulnerable to the flu because of their weaker immune systems. Adults 65 and older accounted for up to 90 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths in recent years, and up to 70 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
B.C. covers standard flu vaccines but does not publicly fund the high-dose version. Pharmacies in the province charge $75 for the shot.
Some of you may now be wondering whether to opt for the standard vaccine sooner and get a high-dose vaccine later. Don’t as the B.C. Centre for Disease Control said it does not recommend double-dosing in the same flu season. We do recommend that you talk to your medical provider or pharmacist about which vaccine is best for you. But now is the time to get your flu shot.
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Comments
Cyndi wilkins
4 years ago #3
While it is true that the creation of the flu vaccine is often a 'shot in the dark' when it comes to protecting you against a particular strain of the virus, it is wise to be vigilant. I work very closely with other humans in a 'hands on' environment and must protect myself and others from cross contamination...HOWEVER...I did get my flu shot in early October and I still got infected...I am just now recovering from a rather stubborn strain that has kept me side lined for over a week...Not a perfect science for sure.
John Rylance
4 years ago #2
Royce Shook
4 years ago #1
Thank you George, I appreciate your comment