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2009 H1N1 Flu: Vaccination
VACCINES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE NOW.  Vaccination is the best protection against getting and spreading the flu. There are vaccines available now for all people to prevent seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu. The seasonal flu vaccine will not protect you against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.  Certain people remain at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu infection or related complications, and these people are recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine immediately.  Additionally, a full stock of both vaccines now enables all people to receive them.   
THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF 2009 H1N1 VACCINES: a 2009 H1N1 "flu shot" that is given with a needle, usually in the arm; and the 2009 H1N1 “nasal spray” flu vaccine, which is sprayed into the nose. While anyone 6 months of age or older can receive the shot, the nasal spray vaccine (LAIV) is for healthy persons 2-49 years old who are not pregnant. Ask the person giving the vaccination if the nasal spray is right for you. Whichever type of vaccine is used, children age 9 years and younger should get two doses of vaccine about a month apart. Older children and adults need only one dose.
FLU VACCINES HAVE A VERY GOOD SAFETY TRACK RECORD. The 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine is expected to have a similar safety profile as seasonal flu vaccines, which have a very good safety record. Over the years, hundreds of millions of seasonal flu vaccines have been given, and serious problems are rare.

 

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