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Should People Living with HIV Get Vaccinated?We all know the drill. Sudden headache, achy muscles and joints, high fever and a persistent cough. It goes by many names but we all know it as the flu. Each year scores of people are knocked on their butt by this simple but very unpleasant and potentially serious disease. But we can all protect ourselves from this annual affliction by simply getting a flu shot. Flu shots are a simple way to decrease your risk of getting sick, yet there are still some who refuse and even fear this simple vaccine. There are several myths out there that have convinced people to avoid the flu shot at all costs. Let's dispel those myths with these facts about the flu vaccine. Important Flu Vaccine Facts
Who Should Be Vaccinated?The following populations should get the flu vaccine:
So get out and get that flu shot. Most insurances cover the vaccine. If not, the cost is usually $10 to $15. The supply of vaccine is good and can be found at health departments or your doctor's office usually starting October 1. Avoid the flu with this simple vaccine and enjoy your winter. If you are unsure if you should receive the flu vaccine or are unsure if you should get the live or innactivated flu vaccine, consult with your doctor. Source: 2006-07 Influenza Prevention & Control Recommendations; The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; September, 2006. Updated: September 14, 2006 Suggested ReadingHIV Research & NewsVaccine Fact SheetsWhere's the HIV vaccine? Elsewhere on the Web |
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