2006-09-12 07:37:36 · 9 answers · asked by Al 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Here's an easy way to find out for yourself instead of relying on what people think.
1. findaflushot.com
2. walgreens.com
All walgreens give flu shot clinics. and findaflushot.com is from the american medical association.
2006-09-12 11:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
illiria is spreading false information...to that end I say this, shame on you illiria.
The annual flu vaccine is based on the population of the virus/viruses that show up in April and May of THIS year. The vaccine is developed, tested, and then mass produced. The vaccine for this fall's flu season is ready, it will be sent in order of the orders sent in. Most will have it available Mid October. It is wise to wait til the end of October or the first part of November to get the vaccine as it takes about 20 days for your body to build up adequate immunity. And the height of the flu season is usually late January thru March.
YOU CANNOT get the flu from the vaccine. The vaccine is produced from the protein coat of dead viruses, there is no infective agent. Many years ago, we used to use live attenuated or weakened virus for a vaccine, to force the body to produce antibodies, and some did get the flu from this. But none of today's injectable flu vaccines are produced using live virus. However, the flumist, nasal product does indeed use live attenuated viruses and is not recommended for the chronically ill or elderly.
2006-09-12 14:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not get a flu shot. They actually give you the flu not prevent it. Also the shot they give are from last years virus. The virus always changes every year.
2006-09-12 14:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no new flu strain yet because the Americans are not focussing on their Biological warfare anymore. The are on terrorism now.
2006-09-12 14:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by Just enquiring/ inquiring 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Arizona, they are advertising for the in-grocery store shots end of September.
Those types of clinics usually get them weeks before your doctor does.
2006-09-12 14:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by MЯ BAIT™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
October. Contact your local health department.
2006-09-12 15:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by LZB217 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local grocery store or walmart. They give away free shots
2006-09-12 14:39:29 · answer #7 · answered by spwej 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I THINK MID OCTOBER
2006-09-12 14:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by mickey's1girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
next month i think.
2006-09-12 14:39:08 · answer #9 · answered by rockin' chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋