What is a high dose flu vaccine?
High-dose influenza vaccine or high-dose influenza vaccine is an inactivated vaccine that protects against four strains of influenza and reduces hospitalization rates from the disease itself or complications from the disease, such as hospital-acquired pneumonia, heart disease, and respiratory problems.
What is the difference between the regular flu vaccine and the high-dose flu vaccine?
Compared to the standard หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล influenza vaccine, the high-dose influenza vaccine contains 3–4 times more antigens that help stimulate immunity, making it more effective in preventing influenza.
Why Seniors Should Get High-Dose Flu Vaccine
The body of the elderly is deteriorating, the immune system works less, and is more susceptible to various infections. When the elderly get infected with the flu, the disease can have a greater impact on the body than the flu in normal people.
At what age should I get the high dose flu vaccine and how many injections?
High dose influenza vaccine is recommended for elderly people aged 65 years and over. The doctor will inject 0.7 ml into the muscle once a year. It is necessary to repeat the injection every year because the immunity decreases and the virus strain changes every year.
Post-vaccination care for high-dose influenza vaccine
The vaccine is very safe, but some side effects can still occur. Most are not serious. After receiving the vaccine, you should sit or lie down for about 15-30 minutes at the hospital to monitor for allergic reactions or other side effects.