Explain Where Fluad, the First Flu Vaccine With an Adjuvant, Fits In

October 2016

New questions will come up for the 2016-2017 flu season.

All the flu vaccines will include some new strains this year.

When should the flu vaccine be given? Encourage patients to get it now. Explain that the flu vaccine is usually effective for AT LEAST 6 to 8 months.

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