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The flu vaccine is a safe and effective preventive health measure with the
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potential to benefit all age groups. Although most healthy people recover from the flu without complications, some people, adults over the age of 65, children under the age of 2, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious complications from the flu. "These people should make getting a flu vaccine a priority in their lives," says Jordan Laroe, MD, medical director of Austin Immediate Care.
Dr. Laroe notes that this year's vaccine protects against three different viruses: the H3N2 virus, the influenza B virus, and last year's swine flu H1N1 virus. "Even if you received a vaccine in 2009 for both flu and swine flu, this year's three-part vaccine - administered in a single dose - gives you the best possible protection," she adds. "Influenza viruses change each year, so the vaccines change as well."
"Austin Immediate Care has a limited supply of the vaccine on hand and our physicians and nurses are ready to administer it" says Dr. Laroe. "Even in January, it's not too late to get your vaccination and give yourself the best possible chance at prevention." Plus, most insurance plans cover the cost of a flu shot in full.
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