Seasonal Flu Vaccine Saves Lives

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Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 Time: 12:27 AM

FFF Enterprises in Temecula, Calif., has made it a goal to transform the way people think about the flu and flu vaccine. Several misconceptions surround the flu vaccine; for example, a common misconception is that the flu vaccine will cause you to become sick with the flu. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is not possible because the flu viruses that are in a flu vaccine have been inactivated, or killed, which means they cannot make you sick with the flu.

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available; this can be as early as September – the beginning of flu season. Those at high risk for flu-related complications, such as young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease, and people 65 years and older, should especially be vaccinated against the flu virus. A new high-dose flu vaccine formulated for those aged 65 and older is also available for the coming flu season.

The 2011-2012 flu season is already ramping up, and experts agree that getting a flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the spread of the flu virus. For FFF Enterprises, the nation’s largest and most trusted distributor of flu vaccine, spreading the message about the safety and effectiveness of flu vaccine is a top priority. FFF has made a mission out of “helping healthcare care,” which includes protecting people from the deadly complications associated with the flu virus.

Although flu symptoms can be as simple as a cough, they can quickly escalate to fever, fatigue and vomiting. In extreme cases, the flu can even lead to death. Influenza is a deadly virus that kills more people each year than all vaccine-preventable diseases combined. Getting your annual flu vaccine will protect you, your loved ones and your work mates. For more information on seasonal flu and flu vaccine contact your healthcare provider today.

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