Flu Shot

Flu Shot Vaccination

Last updated: 26-Oct-2009

Get the latest information about the flu shot for swine flu (also called h1n1) and learn about seasonal flu shots. Plus: Try a search on flu shots--or ask a Caring.com expert a question about flu or flu shots.

The flu shot can't give you the flu, though sometimes it causes mild side effects. Learn why the benefits of a flu shot outweigh any negatives.

The common side effects of a flu vaccination depend on whether you get an injection or a nasal spray. Learn the common side effects of a flu vaccine.

Medicare covers one flu shot per season. Learn how to get the best Medicare coverage for a vaccination for the flu.

The best time to get a flu shot is as soon as the vaccines are available. Find out about the availability of regular and swine flu vaccines.

Flu shots can't provide immediate immunity, but they do work quickly among most people. Find out why the sooner anyone gets a flu shot, the better.

Read our swine flu blog post and related swine flu discussions concerning prevention in seniors at Caring.com.

When caring for someone with dementia or memory loss, advanced planning to give yourself legal access to their medical records is essential.

Medicare covers the cost of three vaccinations -- flu, pneumonia, and (for those at medium or high risk) hepatitis B -- but not other vaccinations.

The best way to avoid the swine flu is to get vaccinated. Learn about the importance of vaccination and other measures to prevent getting flu.

Flu Shot Vaccination