Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Get your children ready for Flu season. Flu vaccine is now available in both offices. Call to book your appointment for a Flu vaccine today.

From the CDC:

Flu Vaccine Now Recommended for Everyone

"An annual flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and flu-related complications that could lead to hospitalization or death. This season, health experts across the country are recommending that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine.

This “universal” flu vaccine recommendation was adopted by the CDC's Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent group of physicians and health advocates that sets recommendations for all adult and childhood immunizations in the United States.

Over the years, the number of people recommended for flu vaccination has grown as experts learned more about who was at highest risk for flu complications or who was bearing the greatest burden of illness and possibly playing a role in spreading flu in the community. Many experts have long argued that a universal vaccine recommendation would be the best way to protect the greatest numbers of people.

Moreover, the annual vaccine supply has grown recently, helping to ensure that enough vaccine is available for everyone who wishes to be vaccinated."