Flu Shots: Influenza Vaccine for Prevention
A vaccine administered to protect against the influenza virus, recommended annually for prevention.
Category
Vaccine
Where to get
Available at pharmacies, clinics, and health centers
Applicable for
Influenza virus vaccine
Active ingredient
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez
Flu Shots References
If you want to know more about Flu Shots, consider exploring links below:
What Is Flu Shots
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-this-winter-and-why/the-flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-and-why-winter-2023-to-2024
- https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
- https://patient.info/infections/influenza-and-flu-like-illness/immunisation-for-flu
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/flu-shots-pros-and-cons
- https://www.healthline.com/health/flu-shot-pros-and-cons
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza_vaccine
- https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/flushot.htm
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/in-depth/flu-shots/art-20048000
Flu Shots Information
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/book-your-flu-vaccine-and-your-covid-19-vaccine/
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64cbe6789958270010c1e8ca/UKHSA_12699_Flu_Vaccination_main_leaflet___Winter_2023-2024_04_WEB.pdf
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/immunizations-seasonal-influenza/background-information/influenza-vaccines/
- https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/flu
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