TYLER BURLINGAME

AUDIENCE: PARENTS OF STUDENTS AGED 5-17

Flu Vaccinations

What Is A Flu Vaccination?

This vaccination provides immunity to a variety of influenza viruses

Recommended for all populations

Can be given in a shot form or spray

Inactivated Influenza Virus Meaning it contains a

dead influenza virus

Flu Symptoms

Vaccine Benefits

Protects you from getting sick. Protecting yourself mean protecting others around

youFlu vaccination also may make your illness

milder if you do get sickFlu vaccination can reduce the risk of more

serious flu outcomes, like hospitalizations and deaths.

How this Vaccine Works?

Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. 

These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine

Vaccines do not stop pathogens from entering the body, but help to develop antibodies to fight off pathogens that enter the body. Antibodies= Good Pathogens= Bad

Who Should Receive the Flu Vaccine?

Flu shots are approved for children as young as 6 months old

It is recommended that children ages 1 and up should receive the shot

Flu shots are crucial for the elderly due to their weakened immune system

Flu Shots are approved for pregnant women as well as people with other chronic health conditions

Who Shouldn’t Get Vaccinated?

Children younger than 6 months of agePeople with severe, life-threatening allergies

to flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine Gelatin, Antibiotics, or other ingredients

Why Get Vaccinated?

To protect: Yourself Family Friends Coworkers Acquaintances Classmates

*Basically everyone and anyone that you make contact with on a daily basis

How Effective is the Flu Shot?

With the Flu Vaccine, a person is 60% less likely to contract the virus

Getting the vaccine has been shown to offer substantial other benefits including reducing illness, antibiotic use, time lost from work, hospitalizations, and deaths

Shot vs. No Shot

When should one get the Flu Vaccine? How long is the Vaccine good for?

Flu Season usually peaks around January or February but people should get the vaccine as early as possible.

The Vaccine is designed to protect you for one full Flu Season.

How do I obtain my Flu Shot?

Generally, any place that offers pharmacy services Walgreens, CVS, Rite-

Aid, Wal-Mart, Family Doctors Office

Excuses

Are the Vaccines Expensive?

Flu vaccines are covered under almost all health insurances.

If you do not have health insurance, you can visit local county health clinics to receive this vaccine for free.

If you do not wish to go to local health clinic, you can pay out of pocket for a pretty low rate at any participating pharmacy.

Participating Pharmacies Rates (without insurance)

Costco Flu Shots: Costs $14.99.

CVS Flu shots: Costs $31.99.

Walgreen’s Flu Shots: $31.99.

Rite Aid Flu Shots: Costs $29.99.

Participating Pharmacies Rates (without insurance)

Meijer Flu Shots: Costs $24.99.

Wal-Mart Flu Shots: Costs $23.99.

Sams Club Flu Shots: Costs $20.

Kroger Flu Shots: Costs $28.

Are there any Side Effects?

The Flu Shot: Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot

was given Fever (low grade) Aches

It’s just a minor side effect for a big reward!

Are there any Side Effects?

The Nasal Spray Runny nose Wheezing Headache Vomiting Muscle aches Fever

These minor symptoms sound a lot

better than the flu!

Flu Shot and Nasal Spray Point of View

Shot Nasal Spray

Help Your Children Help Themselves

Flu Vaccines: Protect your children

from illness Protect your family in

a whole Help children build an

immunity to Influenza Keep your children

safe $30 Flu Shot <

$1000’s in hospital bills

For More Information

Flu FactsVaccination InformationPreventing the Flu

Work Cited

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htmhttp://

www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/whoshouldvax.htmhttp://www.flu.gov/prevention-vaccination/vac

cination/