Flu shot (vaccine) for prevention of Flu in healthy Seniors

Avoid this treatment:

Unclear impact. More research is needed. May prevent flu symptoms but does not seem to prevent complications. Strong side effects. Unclear safety.

Note that the information here relates only to HEALTHY seniors. Flu vaccines are, for example, essential for asthmatic seniors.

Flu shot vaccine with “dead” inactivated viruses

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  Target Population:

  healthy Seniors, 65 year old and above

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  Dosage:

  Seasonal vaccine (once a year). Most brands - 0.5 mL (Fluzone - 0.25 mL). One dose.

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  Goal:

  Prevention of Influenza infection, symptoms and complications.

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  Medical problem:

  Flu (influenza virus infection and symptoms).

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  Symptoms and signs:

  Cough, dizziness, fever, headache, nausea, pains, runny nose, sore throat, vomiting and aches.

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  Complications:

  Ear infection, lung infection, Seizures.