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2009 Seasonal Flu
*For an update regarding seasonal flu vaccine availability, click here.* More facts about flu ... Does my child need a flu shot? Flu shots are recommended annually for young children, and especially children of any age with chronic medical conditions or long term aspirin therapy. Children under 9 years of age getting flu vaccine for the first time should get 2 doses, 1 month apart. Do I need a flu shot? Flu shots are strongly recommended for people over 65. Do you have a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes? A flu shot is recommended. Pregnant mom or baby in the house? Flu shots are recommended for pregnant women and all household contacts & caregivers of infants under 6 months of age! More information about protecting babies Is it the cold or flu? The flu is a serious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It is not a gastrointestinal illness. Check out the chart below. More info about flu symptoms Is it a Cold or Flu? | Symtoms | Cold | Flu | Fever | Rare in adults & older children, but can be as high as 102 deg F in infants & small children | Usually 102 deg F, but can go up to 104 deg F and usually lasts 3 to 4 days. | Headache | Rare | Sudden onset 7 can be severe | Muscle aches | Mild | Usual, & often severe | Tiredness & weakness | Mild | Can last two or more weeks | Extreme exhaustion | Never | Sudden onset & can be severe | Runny nose | Often | Sometimes | Sneezing | Often | Sometimes | Sore Throat | Often | Sometimes | Cough | Mild cough | Usual: intense, dry cough |
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