抗击流感. 这取决于你自己!
的 flu shot is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.
This year – as we face the uncertainty of the delta variant of COVID-19 – the flu shot is essential to protect your health and reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses in our community and health care systems.
Who should get the flu shot?
的 疾病预防控制中心 recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive the flu shot every year. Vaccination is especially important for these high-risk groups:
- Parents of young children
-孕妇
- 65岁及以上的成年人
- People with chronic medical conditions, like heart disease, diabetes and asthma
-保健工作者
- People who live with or care for high-risk individuals
- Caregivers of and those who live with infants younger than 6 months.
When is the best time to get the flu shot?
Peak flu season is October through March. You should get your flu shot before flu viruses begin spreading in our community because it takes about 2 weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection. 的 疾病预防控制中心 recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October.
What type of vaccine is North Oaks offering?
North Oaks is offering the preservative-free, 四价的疫苗, which offers protection against the four strains of the flu virus projected by the 疾病预防控制中心 to be most prevalent for the 2021-2022 season: an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus and two influenza B viruses. A specific vaccine for those 65 and older is also being offered.
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time?
According to the 疾病预防控制中心, these vaccines can be given at the same time safely. 然而, the 疾病预防控制中心 recommends people should be consistent with the recommended schedule for both vaccines. If you have not yet received your doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, make the appointment as soon as you can, and ideally get a flu vaccine by the end of October.
W在这里 can I get the flu shot?
流感疫苗 将会提供 w在线体育投注预约 at North Oaks Urgent Care Clinics in 哈蒙德, Ponchatoula and Walker.
选择北橡树 初级护理 and specialty clinics in 哈蒙德, Livingston, and Independence also are providing flu shots. To locate the clinic convenient to you, click 在这里. You also may call North Oaks Physician Group at (985) 230-APPT [2778] or (844) APPT-NOW [277-8669].
Will my insurance cover the flu shot?
Most health insurance plans are accepted, and many may cover the shot as a preventive service at no cost to you and covered family members. To verify acceptance of your plan and preventive service coverage, contact your insurance provider. Self-pay options also are available.
For more articles about this year's flu season, please visit our 流感季节 博客.
