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To: Thehammer who wrote (54296)12/6/2017 7:05:06 PM
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It's always included but may not provide complete protection

vaccines.gov
There are two different types of flu vaccines, trivalent and quadrivalent.

Trivalent vaccines protect against two influenza A viruses (an H1N1 and an H3N2) and an influenza B virus. Trivalent vaccines are available in:

Standard-dose trivalent shots (IIV3), approved for use in people six months and older. (Most flu shots are given with a needle. One flu vaccine also can be given with a jet injector, for persons 18 through 64 years old).High dose trivalent shot approved for people 65 years or older.Recombinant trivalent shot that is egg-free, approved for people 18 years or older.A trivalent flu shot made with adjuvant (an ingredient of a vaccine that helps create a stronger immune response in the patient’s body), approved for people 65 years of age and older (new this season).

Quadrivalent vaccines protect against two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. Quadrivalent vaccines are approved for different age groups,and include:



To: Thehammer who wrote (54296)12/6/2017 7:13:56 PM
From: Honey_Bee  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 458038
 
Well, all we can do is get the shot and hope for the best - and try to keep our immunity strong. :)