Be Aware of Differences Among Fluad, Fluzone High-Dose and a Standard Flu Shot

October 2016

New questions will come up for the 2016-2017 flu season.

All the flu vaccines will include some new strains this year.

When should I vaccinate? Feel comfortable vaccinating now...and encourage patients to get vaccinated by the end of October. Tell them the flu vaccine is usually effective for AT LEAST 6 to 8 months.

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Be Aware of Differences Among Fluad, Fluzone High-Dose and a Standard Flu Shot

Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME

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