Flu Season 2026-2027
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. The flu attacks the respiratory tract system (nose, throat and lungs) and is usually transmitted from one person to another.
The flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Other complications from the flu include bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.
Be sure to consult your physician or a healthcare professional about the importance of getting a flu shot each year.
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Flu Vaccines
There are several different types of flu vaccines available. Which is right for you or your family member? ..........
DESCRIPTION
- Protects against the top seasonal flu strains caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses.
- It's an inactive vaccine and will not give you the flu; however, it may have mild side effects that include aches, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
- Is NOT made with egg proteins. An alternative for individuals with egg allergies.
- Does not contain antibiotics or use natural rubber latex on its syringes.
- It's packaged as either a Multi-Dose Vial (MDV) vaccine which contains the preservative Thimerosal (Mercury) or as a Preservative-Free (PF) single dose vaccine which DOES NOT contain Thimerosal.
Manufacturers
Seqirus - Brand: Flucelvax - FDA approved for 6 months of age and older.
- Protects against the top seasonal flu strains caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses.
- It's an inactive vaccine and will not give you the flu; however, it may have mild side effects that include aches, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
- It's packaged as a Preservative-Free Syringe (PFS) which DOES NOT contain the active ingredient Thimerosal. (Mercury)
- NOT for individuals with an egg allergy. Alternative: Cell-Based Vaccine.
Manufacturers
GSK - Brand: FluLaval PFS / Fluarix PFS - FDA approved for 6 months and older.
Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. - Brand: Fluzone - FDA approved for 6 months and older - MDV or PFS non-latex.
Seqirus - Brand: CSL Seqirus is discontinuing Afluria with the 2026-27 prebook season.
- It's an inactive vaccine that will not give you the flu; however, it may have mild side effects that include aches, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
- This is a Preservative-Free Vaccine and DOES NOT contain Thimerosal (Mercury).
- Fluad protects against the top seasonal flu strains and uses an Adjuvant which is an ingredient of the vaccine to help promote a better immune response.
- Fluzone High-Dose protects against the top seasonal flu strains and uses four times the amount of antigen than a standard-dose of inactivated influenza vaccine. Antigens help prompt the body to build antibodies.
Manufacturers
Seqirus - Brand: Fluad - FDA approved for 65+ years of age and older - PF vaccine.
Sanofi Pasteur - Brand: Fluzone High-Dose - FDA approved for 65+ years of age and older - PF vaccine.
- This type vaccine is sprayed into the nose.
- It's designed for healthy individuals 2-49 years of age and not pregnant.
- It's a live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) which is a weakened flu virus.
- Common reactions include coughing, vomiting, wheezing, runny nose/nasal congestion, sore throat and chills.
- This is a Preservative-Free (PF) vaccine and DOES NOT contain Thimerosal (Mercury).
- Offers prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses.
Manufacturers
AstraZeneca - Brand: FluMist - FDA approved for healthy individuals 2-49 years of age - PF vaccine.
- This is a Recombinant vaccine that offers prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses.
- It may have mild side effects that include aches, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
- This vaccine DOES NOT use any of the following in its production process: Eggs, Thimerosal (Mercury), Live or inactivated influenza virus, Latex, Formaldehyde, Gelatin, Antibiotics or Gluten.
- This vaccine contains protective ingredients called hemagglutinin protein or HA which does not require growing the influenza virus.
Manufacturers
Sanofi Pasteur - Brand: Flublok - FDA approved for adults 18 years of age and older - PF vaccine.
Flu Activity
View weekly Flu Activity by State as reported by the CDC. ...........................................................................
Medicare Part B
Certain preventative services are a covered benefit with Medicare Part B. Annual flu shots is one of them! ...........
Digital Vaccine Records
Ask for your Digital Vaccine Record (DVR) from MRSI Healthcare or visit the CA Immunization Registry. ...........
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Flu Prevention is Smart Business
Influenza is listed as one of the leading causes of employee absences. Some estimates indicate that up to 12 percent of all employee absences are due to employees contracting the flu virus. Each infected employee might miss up to six days of work and need up to two weeks to make a full recovery.
Flu Impacts the U.S. Annually
This will cost U.S. companies billions of dollars each year in lost productivity, wages, poor quality of goods/services and excess management time. In addition, the employees who do show up to work are often burdened with extra duties and responsibilities to fill in for the absent employees, which can lead to feelings of frustration and a decline in morale.
In contrast, individuals that do go into work when they are sick which is known as "presenteeism" cost employers twice as much in productivity losses compared to those who stayed home.
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