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Stay Healthy This Fall: Get Your Flu Shot Early

Flu season is around the corner as the summer comes to an end with the probability of getting fever, body aches and likelihood of contracting diseases that hinder work or school attendance. Fortunately, it’s something that can easily prevent with just one action – getting vaccinated every flu season. Dr. Amir Raeesy at Balboa Medical Center & Spa wishes to ensure that you don’t get sick in the middle of the year or during winter. Why Get Vaccinated?

Effective Protection: It has been attributed to prevent severe symptoms of flu including pneumonia.

Annual Need: Flu strains mutate over time hence getting vaccinated last year will not protect you against the current strain of the virus.

Timing Matters Flu vaccination during September or October is ideal as immunity is developed before the flu gains a wide circulation. Is It Safe? Absolutely! The vaccine incorporates attenuated or partial viruses, therefore cannot cause the diseases. Some of the side effects noted are very mild and include arm soreness or feeling of fatigue among other issues; these are negligible compared to the advantages of the process. Stay safe from this flu season by taking serious action now.

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