Flu Vaccination

GENERAL INFORMATION

Vaccination helps prevent influenza and its adverse health effects, especially to the elderly and people with chronic conditions.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS VACCINATION?

• Children from 6 months of age.
• Individuals from 65 and older.
• People with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart, lung, liver, and kidney diseases.
• Individuals with weakened immune systems.
• Individuals with immunodeficiency due to HIV infection or undergoing cancer treatment.
• Healthcare workers or individuals in environments with a high risk of influenza exposure.
• Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant.

VACCINATION’S PURPOSE

Vaccine generates antibodies to protect the body from influenza. Vaccination minimizes the risk of severe complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, etc., especially to individuals with chronic heart, lung, or kidney diseases. It is crucial to complete the influenza vaccination schedule to ensure its efficiency.

PATIENT PREPARATION

• Provide a history of influenza vaccination.
• Provide information on current health (including any history of adverse reactions to vaccines, allergies to vaccine components, pregnancy or breastfeeding).