Flu Season Update 2010-2011

posted on August 9th, 2011 under Medical Info

The 2010-2011 Flu is fast upon us. Your most important defense against the flu is good handwashing! Next is getting your flu shot. This year the vaccine is trivalent, meaning it contains 3 different types of flu virus; 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) and 2 other influenza strains expected to be active this flu season. This is the only flu vaccine available and is intended to be given even if you had the H1N1 vaccine last flu season. See our Flu Season guide for the most current guidelines for vaccinating children.