Flu Vaccination

Two Different Flus Are Here This Season

The 2009 flu season is different from most flu seasons of the past in that there are now two distinct types of influenza in circulation: Seasonal flu and H1N1 influenza virus (also known as swine flu.) To get the most protection against the flu this fall and winter, people will need to get two different vaccines when they are available. It’s important to know, however, that you may be at higher risk for complications from one form of the flu but not for the other. Although H1N1 is particularly dangerous to school-age children, seasonal flu is more hazardous to older people.

Zachary Eisenman who is an immunization-certified pharmacist will administer H1N1 and seasonal flu shots during regular business hours and will continue to do so throughout the flu season.