Every year around this time, we start hearing mumbles and grumbles about flu season. The flu season is unpredictable; it varies from year to year and in different parts of the country. However, a good rule of thumb for flu season is October through May.
Getting the flu vaccine The flu vaccine can prevent you from getting the flu, make flu symptoms less severe if you are exposed, and prevent you from spreading the flu to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. It’s best to get vaccinated as soon as the vaccine becomes available in your area so as many people as possible are vaccinated by the time flu season really kicks off. If you are lagging on getting your vaccine and find yourself in the middle of flu season with no protection, it’s not too late! As long as the flu virus is still circulating in the community, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Visit https://influencenevada.org/healthcare-providers/ or http://flushot.healthmap.org/ to find the most convenient location for you and your loved one to receive your flu vaccine. One of the main reasons people say they didn’t get the flu vaccine is that they got it before and still got sick. There are a few reasons this could happen:
But will the flu vaccine itself make me sick? No, a flu vaccine cannot cause illness because it does not contain any live virus. Those who do experience slight side effects might feel soreness at the injection site, hoarseness, red or itchy eyes, cough, fever, aches, headache, itching, or fatigue. This could be mistaken for flu-like symptoms, but will be minor and short in duration (one to two days). After I’ve gotten the flu vaccine, what extra steps can I take to protect myself? Stay away from sick people, wash your hands, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. It’s important to practice other healthy habits such as cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces at home and work (door handles, phones, hand rails, sinks, etc.). Also get plenty of sleep, stay active, manage the stress in your life in a healthy way, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. What if I do get the flu? If you are infected, there are antiviral drugs that can be used to treat the flu. Those at high risk for complications (children younger than 2, adults older than 65, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions) and people who are very sick with the flu (such as those who are in the hospital due to their illness) should get antiviral drugs. It’s important to remember that antibiotics won’t work against the flu. Antibiotics are useful against bacteria but not viruses. It’s also important to stay away from others if you are sick so you don’t spread the virus, so please don’t go to work or school if you have the flu. For the 2016-2017 flu season, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the nasal spray vaccine not be used. Only injectable flu vaccines are recommended for this season. Millions of people get sick, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands or even tens of thousands die from the flu every year in the United States — so take the easy step of protecting yourself by getting vaccinated!
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