AACE Advancing Immunization Quality Improvement Communication Platform-Brown Lifespan specialist-flu-card

Brown Lifespan specialist-flu-card

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This document is a recommendation for individuals who are at a higher risk for flu complications to get a flu vaccine. The higher risk factors include having asthma, diabetes, heart disease, other chronic medical conditions, or being 65 years or older. The flu vaccine is especially important for these individuals to prevent serious illness. Family and caregivers are also encouraged to get a flu vaccine to protect the higher risk individual. For those who are 65 years or older, there are specific flu shots available. The nasal spray flu vaccine is not recommended for higher risk patients. Information about the different flu vaccines and their approved use can be found on the CDC website. Flu vaccines are available at various locations including health departments, pharmacies, urgent care clinics, schools, college health centers, and workplaces. There are some individuals who should not receive a flu vaccine, such as those who have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccine in the past. More information about who should and should not be vaccinated can be found on the CDC website.

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