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FLU SHOTS: |
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Flu shots are suggested for everyone who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with the flu. Do you have a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes? A flu shot is recommended. |
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The flu is a serious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It is not a gastrointestinal illness. Check out the chart below. |
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Flu shots are recommended for pregnant women and all household contacts & caregivers of infants under 6 months of age!
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Flu shots are recommended annually for children age 6 months—18 years of age, and especially children of any age with chronic medical conditions or long term aspirin therapy. Children under 9 years of age getting flu vaccine for the first time should get 2 doses, 1 month apart.
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Flu shots |
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Pregnant mom or new baby in the house? |
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Is it the Cold or Flu? |
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Do I need a flu shot? |
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Does my child need a flu shot? |
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5303 S. Cedar Street Entrance 3, Room 206 P.O. Box 30161 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517)887-4316 Fax: (517)887-4557 E-mail: hi_immunize@ingham.org |
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Is it a Cold or Flu? |
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Symptoms |
Cold |
Flu |
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Fever |
Rare in adults & older children, but can be as high as 102°F in infants & small children |
Usually 102°F, but can go up to 104°F and usually lasts 3 to 4 days |
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Headache |
Rare |
Sudden onset 7 can be severe |
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Muscle aches |
Mild |
Usual, & often severe |
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Tiredness & weakness |
Mild |
Can last two or more weeks |
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Extreme exhaustion |
Never |
Sudden onset & can be severe |
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Runny nose |
Often |
Sometimes |
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Sneezing |
Often |
Sometimes |
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Sore throat |
Often |
Sometimes |
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Cough |
Mild cough |
Usual: intense, dry cough |