Saturday, 30 June 2012

Flu shot is the right choice for asthamatics


Adults with asthma are at high risk of developing complications after contracting the influenza virus, yet most adults with asthma do not receive an annual flu vaccination.
Respiratory infections like influenza are more serious in patients with asthma, and such infections can often lead to.pneumonia and acute respiratory disease

Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 month). To permit time for production of protective antibody levels vaccination should optimally occur before onset of influenza activity in the community, and providers should offer vaccination as soon as vaccine is available. Vaccination also should continue to be offered throughout the influenza season.

A just simple vaccine can change the severity of disease during seasonal changes.
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