ADVISORY/Flu Shots and Asthma.--(BW HealthWire)-- The Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, Chapter of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America reminds you not to miss your "shot" at protecting yourself against the latest strains of influenza coming your way. Who should get the flu shot? -- People with chronic lung diseases, including those with asthma -- Family members and other household members When to get a flu shot? -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ) recommends a flu vaccination every year as a new flu vaccine is formulated each fall to protect against new flu strains. -- The best time to get vaccinated is early October through mid-November. You cannot get the flu from a flu shot. The vaccine is made from inactivated inactivated rendered inactive; the activity is destroyed. inactivated viruses treated so that they are no longer able to produce evidence of growth or damaging effect on tissue. or "killed" flu viruses, which are not infectious. As with any vaccine, vaccination may protect 100 percent of all susceptible individuals. The most common side effect is soreness at the injection site for up to two days. Contact your physician or local health department for more information on getting a flu shot. Free literature on asthma and the flu shot can be obtained by calling AAFA AAFA Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America AAFA American Apparel & Footwear Association (Arlington, VA) AAFA American Association of Finance and Accounting AAFA Aplastic Anemia Foundation of America AAFA Army Aviation Flight Activity at 800/624-0044. |
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