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October or November 1s the best time to get vaccinated against influenza, com- monly called the flu, advises the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) as well as the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH ) and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) If you do miss getting your flu shot in one of those months, getting vaccinated in December or even later can still be ben eficial. Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. The flu 1s a contagious respiratory i- ness caused by influenza viruses According to the CDC. five to 20 per- cent of the US population gets the flu. and about 36,000 people die from it each year. New flu vaccine approved for upcoming season There are two types of vaveines * The \Alu shot\ is an inactivated vac- cine (containing hilled virus) that is given with a needle. The flu shot is approved for people older than ux months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. * The nasal-spray flu vaccine is made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu and is approved for healthy people five to 49 years old who are not pregnant. Each vaccine contains three influenza HOE A LT H October/November best time for flu vaccination Even December vaccination can still be beneficial as flu season runs into May viruses - one A (H3N2) virus, one A (HIN1) virus. and one B virus The viruses in the vaccine change each year based on international surveillance and scientists' predictions about which types and strains of viruses will circulate in a given year. About two weeks after vacei nation, antibodies that provide protec- ton against influenza virus infection develop in the body. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) recently approved a new flu shot vaccine. called Fluanx. for the upcom ing flu season Fluanx contains inact vated virus and is approved to immunize adults 18 years old and older against influenza virus types A and B that are contained in the vaccine \FDA's approval of Fluanx is a big step toward prov ding an adequate sup ply of flu vaccine for the American pub lc.\ said Mike: Leavitt. Secretar of Health and Human Services (MHS: \Having more manufacturers of influen ra vaccine licensed in the US and haw ing more vaccine dosages is entical to public health \ The FDA notes that although no vaccine is 100 percent effective against preventing disease. vaccination is the best protection against influenza and can prevent many iliness es and deaths. Who should be vaccinated In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getung the flu Plantar Warts? NEw PuLsED Dyc Laser Are you suffering from a Plantar Wart? 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The CDC recom- mends, however, that people who are at high sk of having serious flu complica- uons - or people who live with or care for those at high risk for sersous compl canons - definitely get vaccinated. To ensure that those at highest risk of complications from influenza have pr: onty access to vaccine this season. CDC According to the CDC, five to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu, and about 36,000 people die from it each year. recommended that people in certain groups receive inactivated influenza * People who have a severe allergy to vaceoine <a \flu shot\) first, before chicken eggs October 24 * People who have had a severe reas * people age 65 years and older. with tion to an influensa vaccination in the ard without chronic health conditions past » residents of fong term care facilities « people two to 6 year, old with chron health conditions * chuldren «ix to 23 months old * pregnant women * health cure personnel who provide direct patient care * contacts and out ot home caregivers of children younger than six morths After October 24. all remaining pei sons should try to get a flu shot It should be noted that the nasal-spray flu vaveoine :s nat subject to pnontization and can be given to healthy people five to 49 years old at any tume e People who developed Guillain Barte syndrome within six weeks of get uns an influenza vaccine previously * Chuldrea less than six months old * People who have a moderate of severe allness with a fever (These peo ple can get vaccimated once their svimp toms lessen ) It you have questions ahout whether vou should get a flu vaccine consult your physician This informatium is provided by the Medu al South of the State of New York (MSSNTY) For more health relat ed information and referrals to phys cians in your community. contac! your local county medwal society at 8Sl 1400 tphone}. 851-1212 (far) or stusoms@ aol.com temari) Who should not be vaccinated? Some people should not be vaceinat- ed or should wast before getting vacer nated. They include adamgw EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE Due to Thanksgiving Holiday For Wednesday, November 23 Issue all Times Beacon Record Newspapers Deadline: Wednesday, November 16 for all sections AND For Thursday, December 1 Issue all Times Beacon Record Newspapers Deadline: Wednesday, November 23 Call 751-7744 to reserve your space
