Washington – It’s time to get the influenza vaccine, and pediatricians urge people to get it yet Last winterWhen the United States saw the most influenza -related children’s death for 15 years.
Experts say that October is the ideal month for protection, because influenza cases usually start climbing in November.
“The best time is today. If you don’t have got it already, get it. You got me yesterday,” said Dr. Laura Riley, of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Do not like the shots? This year coincides with the first time that some people can try to vaccinate themselves at home using a spray vaccine.
Here is what to know.
About every 6 -month -old and over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the main medical communities. Despite a lot of modern Wrong information and confusion About vaccines, influenza recommendations have not changed.
Influenza is particularly dangerous for people who are 65 years old or older than pregnant women, young children, and people with chronic health problems including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and weak immune systems.
About 71 % of the elderly spin their sleeves every year, but less than 50 % of other adults do it. Last year, less than half of the children got the influenza vaccine, a decrease of 60 % a few years ago.
Dr. Sean Olieri, of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said that influenza vaccines may not prevent all infections, but it is really good to prevent severe disease and hospitalization.
Tens of thousands of Americans from influenza die every winter. But during the harsh season last year, the Disease Control Center calculated 280 children who died due to complications related to influenza. Nearly half did not have previous health problems and about 90 % were not vaccinated.
Another concern of last season: The Center for Disease Control has calculated more than 100 children who have developed rare influenza complications – brain inflammation that can lead to episodes, hallucinations, or even death. Very few.
It is important for mothers to understand that a bad flu can be placed in the hospital or causes the birth of their child prematurely.
The protection of the influenza also holds newborns, and young children with their own vaccinations are especially exposed to influenza.
Riley confirmed that the years of influenza vaccines show that the recommendation is safe for the mother and the child.
High -dose shots and those who have a special immunity supporter are designed for people who are 65 years old or older, but if they cannot find one easily, they can choose a regular influenza shot.
For the snapshot, the nasal spraying of ages is available from 2 to 49.
Flumist has been available for more than 20 years, but the home option is newly available for some adults on the vaccine site. If they are considered qualified according to their age and medical questionnaire, they will be shipped at the time of timing to reach a specific day, with instructions on how to manage themselves or their children.
The Food and Drug Administration approved the option of managing the house last year, after it was too late for it for this season. It is currently available only in 34 states, according to the Astrazeneca manufacturer, which hopes to expand access.
They are supposed to be free in the Medicare and Medicaid framework and most of the special insurance plans if people use an provider inside the network. Local health departments can also provide free or low -cost flu vaccines for qualified people.
As for the Flumist option at home, it is assumed that the insurance rules themselves will be applied, but there will be a delivery fee outside the pocket.
Yes. They are safe to assemble and “this is a good way to care.”
However, it may still be there Difficulty finding Covid-19 shots -Especially through the government-funded children’s vaccination program-given confusion after leaving a federal advisory council to recommend them, but they said that people can decide themselves.
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