112 – Flu Shots for Older Adults in COVID Times: What to Know (2020 Update)

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