Some studies have shown that vaccinated individuals appear less likely than the unvaccinated to develop dementia, although scientists aren’t sure why By Marlene Cimons – Washington PostOctober 25, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EDT There are many good reasons to get a flu shot this fall, but here’s one that might surprise you: It could protect...
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Does the flu shot give you the flu?
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA Reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT The flu shot will not give a person influenza, or the flu. Instead, it should help prevent the infection, which causes a significant number of visits to the doctor in the United States each year. According to research from...
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Experts Say Get Your Flu Shot Early: Here’s Why
Officials recommend getting a flu shot early because it takes the vaccine 2 to 4 weeks to become effective. A flu vaccine reduces your risk of becoming ill and lessens the severity of the flu if you do get it. The vaccine is recommended for most people above the age of 6 months. Experts recommend getting the seasonal flu vaccination as early as possible to provide the best protection. That’s because if...