New High-Dose Flu Vaccine Getting Widespread Use With Seniors

Fluzone High-Dose is widely available, with CVS among retailers providing it to people 65 and older. The mega dose is intended to produce a stronger immune response in patients.

The flu sucker-punched a lot of Floridians, arriving early and with a vengeance in 2012-2013. The virus is sticking around, too. It is now widespread across most U.S. states, including the Sunshine State. Vaccines are still available, and there's also a high-dose version that may KO chances older patients may succumb to the virus. A high-dose flu shot? If you've never heard of the vaccine, you're not alone. It is only a couple years old but effective in senior citizens, who often are vulnerable to flu's complications, which include pneumonia. The high-dose flu vaccine was developed with patients 65 and older in mind. They can handle the mega-dose of antigens that the vaccine delivers, which is four times the usual amount. That high does …

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