What is Influenza vaccine?
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The influenza ("flu") vaccine is used to provide active immunity to the flu virus. Optimal vaccination time is October-November, prior to exposure to the flu; however, vaccination should continue into December and throughout flu season as long as vaccine is available
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How do members experience Influenza vaccine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 136 | 39 | |
| Support immune health | 63 | 35 | |
| Decreased diaphragm strength | 3 | 1 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 3 | 6 | |
| Prevent infection | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Soreness in arm the next day | 5 | |
| Fever | 3 | |
| Headaches | 3 | |
| Injection site pain | 3 | |
| Muscle soreness | 2 | |
| Chest pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 21 | |
| None | 48 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Dec 13, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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What are people saying about Influenza vaccine?
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