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Seniors over 65 are not received the vaccine against swine influenza H1N1, if it comes in. The logic of this October is apparently greater susceptibility of children and young adults aged 5-24 and the limited amount of vaccine available.
Of the 120 million doses ordered, actually only get about 45 million during the influenza season. As a result, the vaccine is set to be rationed by the ASL. TheCDC recommends that the shooting will be available the following priorities:
Pregnant women, like the flu can have serious negative effects on unborn children.
Promoting children under 6 months. Children at this age can not tolerate the vaccine to help in order to reduce the risks, their caregivers are vaccinated.
Health care workers. An easy solution.
Children and young adults aged 6 months to 24 This seems to be the H1N1 target.
PeopleAge 24-64 with health problems such as asthma, kidney and heart problems.
This leaves an important part of the population unprotected. However, if the influence is more evident than in the past 6 months and 24 years, what is the problem?
The nice thing is that people over 65, the contract is not the disease 35 times more often than old-fashioned it six months to 24 years.
This means that the elderly should be particularlyvigilant to prevent the flu this season. The regular seasonal flu vaccination does not protect them, but the older H1N1 should definitely receive it. If they have, and the shot season coming down with flu-like symptoms should immediately contact your doctor as likely to have contracted the flu virus.
If you are an elderly or provide a senior, you need a plan on how to do all season to minimize exposure. Better to plan nowThe flu is in full swing.
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