Fight the Flu with MDA & Walgreens - Muscular Dystrophy Association

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What types of vaccine are available? Inactivated or “killed” vaccine Standard Injectable Multi-dose vial = delivered to majority of the population Preservative-free = single-dose syringe Indicated for anyone 6 months of age or older High-Dose Contains 4x the antigen Indicated for elderly and others with reduced immune response Intradermal (i.e. delivered in the skin) New in 2011Note: Not offered at Walgreens at this time
What types of vaccine are available?Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) contains live but attenuated(weakened) influenza virusIntranasal (please note: this form not available through MDA)Indicated for individuals 2-49 years oldNot indicated for pregnant women or people who have long-term healthproblems such as: heart disease kidney or liver disease lung disease metabolic disease, such as diabetes asthma anemia, and other blood disorders Anyone with certain muscle or nerve disorders (such as seizure disorders orcerebral palsy) that can lead to breathing or swallowing problems.
Page 1 and 2: Welcome to the “Fight the Flu wit
Page 3 and 4: Mark Matusik, Pharm.D.Dr. Mark Matu
Page 5 and 6: Flu Shot Program MDA covers the cos
Page 7 and 8: Walgreens & MDA Walgreens has been
Page 12 and 13: How do I get a flu shot at theWalgr
Page 14 and 15: Can I get my children immunized? St
Page 16 and 17: What is the flu? A contagious viral
Page 18 and 19: How do you catch the flu? Usually s
Page 20 and 21: Is the flu serious? How serious the
Page 22 and 23: Should I be more concerned about th
Page 24 and 25: How to prevent the flu Get vaccinat
Page 26 and 27: What should you do if youthink you
Page 28 and 29: Questions?

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