There's a lot of discussion about the flu vaccine this season, especially in light of the H1N1, or Swine Flu. We will have more posts coming on this topic in the weeks ahead, and you can always discuss this with your TienaHealth doctor, but here are some general things to keep in mind for now:
1 - The standard flu shot you will receive at the clinic or some place else beginning in October will NOT protect you from H1N1. It is for influenza A & B, just as it has been in previous years. The swine flu shot is coming out separately.
2 - The best time to get the flu shot is mid-to late October.
3 - The H1N1 Swine flu shot is not out yet. It has not been widely tested, so its effectiveness is still unknown. Doses are being carefully allocated, and you must fall in a particular risk group in order to receive one.
Check with the www.tienahealth.com web site often for updates as they become relevant this flu season.
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