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| Q | Will the new H1N1 vaccine be safe, even for children? Are you testing it? |
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| A | CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that all children between 6 months and 18 years of age get the novel H1N1 vaccine. More >> |
| Q | At what age is one considered to be in the senior or elderly category among the H1N1 high risk groups? |
| A | Current studies show that the risk for novel H1N1 infection among people age 65 or older is less than the risk for younger age groups. More >> |
| Q | How long (one season or more) will immunity be effective from the H1N1 vaccine? Will this be an annual vaccine like the seasonal flu? |
| A | Influenza (flu) viruses change from year to year. More >> |
| Q | Are people over 64 who have chronic ailments eligible for the H1N1 flu vaccine? Someone said there might not be enough vaccine for the elderly. |
| A | First, everyone is eligible for the H1N1 flu vaccine, although some people may have health issues that would be affected by a vaccine and therefore should not take it. More >> |
| Q | If I was vaccinated for swine flu in the 1970's, do I need to get a 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) shot? |
| A | The 1976 swine flu virus and the 2009 H1N1 virus are different enough that its unlikely a person vaccinated in 1976 will have full protection from the 2009 H1N1. More >> |
| Q | I am allergic to thimerosal, which will be in the H1N1 vaccine. What can I take to prevent the swine flu and the seasonal flu? |
| A | The good news is that it is anticipated that enough thimerosal-free vaccine in pre-loaded syringes will be available for young children and pregnant women. More >> |
| Q | I have a serious lung disease. Will the pneumonia vaccine protect me from the flu? |
| A | People with serious lung diseases should talk to your doctor about vaccines you may need during an outbreak of the flu. More >> |
| Q | What chronic health conditions would be considered priority for the vaccination when it becomes available? Heart Murmur? Hypothyroidism? |
| A | The initial target groups included persons who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. More >> |
| Q | When should I get my seasonal flu shot? |
| A | Yearly flu vaccination usually begins in September or as soon as the flu vaccine is available. More >> |
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