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Flu Vaccinations
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Influenza, commonly known as the Flu, is a contagious disease. It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions. Anyone can get influenza, but rates of infection are highest among children.
ASK YOUR VA HEALTH CARE TEAM FOR THE VACCINE AT YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT.
Get information on the current flu vaccine, who should get it, how and where you can get it, and possible side effects: http://www.flu.gov/prevention-vaccination/vaccination/index.html.
For most people, symptoms last only a few days. They include:
• fever/chills
• sore throat
• muscle aches
• fatigue
• cough
• headache
• runny or stuffy nose
Other illnesses can have the same symptoms and are often mistaken for influenza. Learn more: http://www.flu.gov/.
