Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall, especially senior citizens. There are three choices of extra-strength vaccines for those 65+ years old: There are three choices. Fluzone High-Dose and Flublok each contain higher doses of the main anti-flu ingredient. The other option is Fluad Adjuvanted, which has a regular dosage but contains a special ingredient that helps boost people’s immune response. After low levels of the flue during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be poised for a comeback."We know flu is back,” said influenza specialist Richard Webby of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Annual flu shots are recommended starting with 6-month-old babies. Flu is most dangerous for people 65+ , young children, pregnant women and people with certain health problems including heart and lung diseases. Seniors can ask what kind their doctor carries. But most flu vaccinations are given in pharmacies and some drugstore websites, such as CVS, automatically direct people to locations offering senior doses. Webby advised making sure older relatives and friends know about the senior shots, in case they’re not told when they seek vaccination. (The AP 10/03/22) Seniors asked to get more powerful flu shots this year | wwltv.com
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