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A flu shot is an injection that protects against influenza.
The flu vaccine is a medication given to you by your doctor or nurse. It helps protect against influenza, meaning it can prevent you from getting sick with the illness.
The shot doesn’t cause any side effects and is safe for most vaccinated people. However, some people may have allergic reactions to certain ingredients in the picture—these are rare but can happen.
Your doctor will decide whether or not the flu vaccine is suitable for you based on your health history and current situation (such as previous illnesses). You should ask them if there’s anything else they think would help protect against getting sick with a disease like influenza.
The flu shot reduces the risk of infection by about 60 percent.
The flu shot is a good idea for everyone. It’s not just for people at high risk of getting the flu but also for people who have been around someone with the virus in their community. And remember: If you get sick after getting vaccinated against influenza A and B viruses by injection or nasal spray (FluMist), it’s important to tell your doctor right away so that you can be treated as soon as possible—and keep other people from getting sick with similar symptoms while they’re at home resting!
Vaccines protect you from the flu.
Vaccines are safe and effective. They protect you from the flu, which can be severe and even deadly.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over six months old get a flu shot every year to help protect against this illness. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated as soon as possible after the start of flu season—usually between September 1st and April 30th each year—to maximize protection against this virus.
Vaccines are available for many diseases, including chickenpox, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, yellow fever vaccine (to prevent dengue fever), meningococcal conjugate vaccine or meningococcal serogroups A/C/Y/W-135 (for best protection against meningitis).
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