- Regular Flu
Shots currently are in
stock for 2011-2012. Preservative free Sanofi Pasteur
vaccine is for 6 months through adult, including
pregnant patients and seniors. The CDC recommends
getting the vaccine as soon as possible for 2011-2012.
You do not have to be a patient to receive the
vaccine.
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- The Senior High dose
flu vaccine are in stock. The high dose vaccine is for
people 65 or older and gives up to four times the
immune response over the regular vaccine. Please note
that we only stock the preservative free
vaccine.
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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.
- Sanofi Pasteur's inactivated trivalent vaccine
Fluzone High-Dose for patients 65 and older instead of
a standard influenza vaccine.
- 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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