In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about the new flu shots available for older adults this year and recommendations for influenza vaccination during this first COVID fall. This episode covers:

The basics of influenza and why vaccination is important

What we know about influenza and COVID-19

Why older adults are at higher risk of harm from the flu and how the vaccine works

The two key ways you can protect yourself from the flu

Why this year is a good time to make sure older adults are uptodate on their one-time pneumococcal vaccination

What to know about flu shots designed for older adults

Which influenza vaccine she thinks is best for most older adults

When to get vaccinated by

What to do if your older relative is unable or unwilling to get vaccinated

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Related Resources:

Flu Shots for Older Adults During COVID Times: What to Know & Do for 2020

CDC: U.S. Influenza Vaccines for the 2020-21 Season

CDC: Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine

CDC: Vaccine Effectiveness – How Well Does the Flu Vaccine Work?

CDC: Fluzone High-Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

CDC: FLUAD Flu Vaccine With Adjuvant

CDC: Pneumococcal Vaccination

How to boost your immune system (Harvard Health Review)

To find a place to get your annual influenza vaccination: VaccineFinder.org

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