Flu Shots

FLU VACCINE AVAILABILITY: NextCare Urgent Care offers flu vaccinations on an annual basis starting in the Fall and until supplies last. Call 1-800-819-8566 today to confirm the availability of flu vaccine at the clinic nearest you, or simply walk in to any NextCare clinic to inquire about flu vaccinations being offered.

FLU VACCINE FACTS VS. MYTHS

NEXTCARE WILL BE ADMINISTERING FLUVIRIN: Important Safety Information for FLUVIRIN® Influenza Virus Vaccine - the most common side effect of vaccination with FLUVIRIN vaccine is soreness at the injection site. Less common side effects include fever, malaise, myalgia and allergic reactions. FLUVIRIN vaccine should not be administered to anyone with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including eggs, egg products or thimerosal. As is the case with most drugs and vaccines, there is a chance that a serious allergic reaction, serious illness or even death could occur as a result of vaccination with FLUVIRIN vaccine. Generally, persons should not be vaccinated during an acute febrile illness. FLUVIRIN vaccine is not indicated for use in children under the age of 4 years. Persons should consult with their healthcare providers if they are pregnant and/or are taking other medications. FLUVIRIN vaccine may not protect 100 percent of individuals who are susceptible to influenza. Before administering FLUVIRIN vaccine, please see full prescribing information.

For more information on Fluvirin, go to http://www.fda.gov/cber/label/inflchi072106LB1.pdf

SEASONAL FLU INFORMATION:
CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Definition: Seasonal, or common, flu is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted person to person. Most people have some immunity and a vaccine is available.

Persons for whom annual vaccination is recommended:

-Children aged 6-59 months
-Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season
-Persons aged 50 years or older
-Children and adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and, therefore, might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome after influenza infection
-Adults and children who have chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including asthma (hypertension is not considered a high-risk condition)
-Adults and children who have chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including asthma (hypertension is not considered a high-risk condition)
-Adults and children who have required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceeding year because of chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), renal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies, or immunodeficiency (including immunodeficiency caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus)
-Adults and children who have any condition (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secrections, or that can increase the risk of aspiration
-Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities that house persons of any age who have chronic medical conditions
-Persons who live with or care for persons at high risk for influenza-related complications, including healthy household contacts and caregivers of children aged 0-59 months
-Health-care workers

(Source: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5510a1.html)

Avian Flu Information
CDC Definition: Avian (or bird) flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine is available.