For the health of it: Flu shots
CHENANGO COUNTY – It’s that time a year again to start thinking about the flu! Although Chenango County has not yet seen the flu, now is the time to receive your flu vaccination. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. You should always aim to get your vaccination between September and the end of October. Once you receive your influenza vaccine, it takes your body about 2 weeks to build up protection. It is important to remember, you cannot contract the flu from the flu vaccine; there is no live virus in the vaccine.
The flu virus is more than just a really bad cold. Flu can lead to pneumonia, hospitalizations, and death. Children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at the greatest risk for severe complications. The CDC reports that in last year’s flu season “The vaccination prevented approximately 67,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations. In addition, influenza vaccination prevented an estimated 1.9 million illnesses and 966,000 medical visits associated with influenza.” The effect of lost wages associated with the flu virus is staggering. The CDC reports an average of $16.3 billion of lost earnings annually is due to the flu virus. This is because flu is more than just a cold and can create havoc for those who are sick. Even healthy people can be severely affected by the flu virus.
The only way to protect yourself and others around you is to receive your flu vaccination. If you receive your flu vaccination, there is still a possibility you can contract the flu. Scientists match the vaccine with the most current circulating strains of influenza (flu), but there is always uncertainty about which strains will present each season. Getting a flu vaccine can protect you against flu viruses related to the viruses in the vaccine. If you were infected with a flu strain related but not identical to the flu strain in the flu vaccine, your illness may not be as severe as it would be if you had not received the flu vaccine. For more information on influenza (flu) and vaccination clinics please visit the Chenango County Public Health Nursing page at http://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing/flu.php. Protect yourself and the ones you love by receiving your flu vaccination this year.
Persons with questions or requiring additional information may contact the Chenango County Health Department at 337-1660.
The flu virus is more than just a really bad cold. Flu can lead to pneumonia, hospitalizations, and death. Children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at the greatest risk for severe complications. The CDC reports that in last year’s flu season “The vaccination prevented approximately 67,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations. In addition, influenza vaccination prevented an estimated 1.9 million illnesses and 966,000 medical visits associated with influenza.” The effect of lost wages associated with the flu virus is staggering. The CDC reports an average of $16.3 billion of lost earnings annually is due to the flu virus. This is because flu is more than just a cold and can create havoc for those who are sick. Even healthy people can be severely affected by the flu virus.
The only way to protect yourself and others around you is to receive your flu vaccination. If you receive your flu vaccination, there is still a possibility you can contract the flu. Scientists match the vaccine with the most current circulating strains of influenza (flu), but there is always uncertainty about which strains will present each season. Getting a flu vaccine can protect you against flu viruses related to the viruses in the vaccine. If you were infected with a flu strain related but not identical to the flu strain in the flu vaccine, your illness may not be as severe as it would be if you had not received the flu vaccine. For more information on influenza (flu) and vaccination clinics please visit the Chenango County Public Health Nursing page at http://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing/flu.php. Protect yourself and the ones you love by receiving your flu vaccination this year.
Persons with questions or requiring additional information may contact the Chenango County Health Department at 337-1660.
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