5 Reasons To Get A Flu Shot Every Year

For Those With Chronic Medical Conditions

It is even more important for individuals who have chronic medical conditions to be protected from the flu each year. Influenza can make many conditions worse, such as asthma, HIV/AIDS, chronic lung disease, heart disease, blood disorders, kidney disorders, cerebral palsy, cancer, and liver conditions.

It is also crucial to know some chronic or immune system compromising conditions prevent the individual who has them from receiving the flu vaccine. Due to this, it becomes even more important for those around them who can receive the vaccine each year to do so. This not only protects them, but the immunocompromised individuals as well.

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High Level of Protection

Health experts determine which flu strains will dominate the upcoming flu season based on extensive research. The year's vaccine will be based upon this research and will be based off the prevalent strains (typically up to three strains). When this research is correct, the vaccine can be up to ninety percent effective for a healthy adult. Seniors over sixty-five years old will receive a higher dose of the flu vaccine to ensure effectiveness. And as previously stated, even if an individual falls into the percentage of those who still contract the flu even after receiving the vaccine, studies show these cases of the flu are typically far less severe than they would be without the vaccine, which can be a savior to many.

Continue reading to learn about the last reason on this list of why patients should receive a yearly flu shot.