New Vaccine Covers Three Versions Of Flu, Including Swine Flu
New High-Dose Flu Vaccine Available To Elderly
POSTED: 1:24 pm CDT September 1, 2010UPDATED: 2:39 pm CDT September 1, 2010ABILENE, Texas -- For the first time ever, you can receive a vaccination that's expected to cover three different versions of the flu, including the Swine Flu.A record amount of this vaccine is expected this year.Last year, doctor's offices and clinics were packed with people hoping to receive their shots.A yearly recommended version of this shot targets two other strains, a type-B strain and the H3N2 strain.Infants under 6 months and people with a strong egg allergy are urged not to get this vaccination.The Centers for Disease Control say getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and those around you.There is also a high-dose flu vaccine available for seniors.As people age, their bodies become weaker and may not respond as actively to a flu shot.The high-dose version quadruples what someone normally receives in a standard flu shot.
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