Influenza‬, ‪Influenza vaccine‬, ‪Vaccine‬‬ pdf

Influenza‬, ‪Influenza vaccine‬, ‪Vaccine‬‬ pdf
 
 
 
 
Influenza‬, ‪Influenza vaccine‬, ‪Vaccine‬‬ pdf
 
 
 
Why get vaccinated?Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that spreads
around the United States every year, usually between
October and May.
Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly
by coughing, sneezing, and close contact.
Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last
several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include:
•fever/chills
•sore throat
•muscle aches
•fatigue
•cough
•headache
•runny or stuffy nose
Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and
cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a
medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can
make it worse.
Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and
young children, people 65 years of age and older,
pregnant women, and people with certain health
conditions or a weakened immune system are at
greatest risk.
Each year
thousands of people in the United States die
from flu
, and many more are hospitalized.
Influenza‬, ‪Influenza vaccine‬, ‪Vaccine‬‬ pdf