- Regular Flu
Shots currently are in
stock. Preservative free vaccine is for 6 months
through adult, including pregnant patients and
seniors. The CDC recommends getting the vaccine as
soon as possible. You do not have to be a patient to
receive the vaccine. Please note that we only stock
the preservative free vaccine.
Please note that
Medicare pays the full price of flu shots.
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- The CDC recommends the following people get flu
shots:
- Anyone ages 6 months through adult, new 2010
recommendation, including pregnant patients.
- Sanofi Pasteur's inactivated trivalent vaccine
Fluzone High-Dose for patients 65 and older.
- Do Not use Afluria/CSL Biotherapies' brand flu
vaccine secondary to the risk of febrile seizures in
children age 6 months through 8 years. This may be
extended to other age groups.
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- CDC
Flu vaccine information handout
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- Country
Doctor flu vaccine consent form
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- Influenza symptoms, as adapted from
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030101/111.html
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Influenza
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Cold
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Onset
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Abrupt
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Gradual
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Fever*
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Common: 100°F to 104°F
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Uncommon or only 1°F increase
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Myalgia*
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Severe, common
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Uncommon
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Arthralgia
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Severe, common
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Uncommon
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Anorexia
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Common
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Uncommon
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Headache
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Severe, common
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Mild, uncommon
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Cough (dry)*
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Common, severe
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Mild to moderate
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Malaise
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Severe
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Mild
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Fatigue, weakness
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More common than with the common
cold;lasts 2 to 3 weeks
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Very mild, short lasting
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Chest discomfort
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Common, severe
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Mild to moderate
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Stuffy nose
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Occasional
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Common
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Sneezing
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Occasional
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Common
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Sore throat
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Occasional
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Common
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*--common features of influenza.
Adapted
from the AAFP
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