Last Updated:
09/29/11 09:30:53 AM
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Influenza (Flu) Prevention |
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The single best way to prevent the
flu is to get vaccinated each fall. You can also
practice good health habits to help stop the spread of
germs. It's always better to prevent, rather than treat, an
illness! |
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Get Vaccinated |
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The Nevada State Health Division
encourages everyone to consider getting a flu vaccination.
About two weeks after vaccination, the body develops
antibodies that protect against the flu. There are two types
of vaccines: |
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Standard Flue Vaccine
(Flu Shot) |
- The standard flu vaccine (flu shot) uses killed flu
viruses to help the body build immunity.
- Almost everyone older than 6 months of age can receive
the standard flu vaccine including people with chronic
medical conditions such as arthritis, asthma, cancer,
diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Please contact your health care
provider if you have questions about any health issues you
are concerned about, before receiving a flu shot.
- The viruses included in the vaccine change each year
based on the viruses that are expected to be circulating.
The vaccine developed for the 2006-2007 flu season includes
A/New Caledonia/20/1999 (H1N1)-like, A/Wisconsin/67/2005
(H3N2)-like, and B/Malaysia/2506/2004-like antigens.
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Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine
(commonly known as "FluMist")
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- The nasal-spray flu vaccine (commonly known as "FluMist")
uses a live, weakened form of the flu virus that grows only
in the nose and throat.
- Since this is a live virus vaccine that can cause mild
illness, it is approved only for healthy people between five
and 49 years of age.
- The viruses included in the vaccine change each year
based on the viruses that are expected to be circulating.
- Pregnant women may not receive this type of vaccine.
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Find a Flu Shot in Your
Local Area |
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Practice Good Health Habits
to Help Stop the Spread of Germs |
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NV
State Health Division
