Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding side-effects to expect after receiving flu shot as follows: Administration of flu shot can result in mild side-effects such as, Redness with soreness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection Muscle aches Headache Mild fever with chills Nausea & vomiting Exhaustion & tiredness Loss of appetite Dizziness & confusion, which can contribute to fall risk Individuals with history of allergy to egg protein can be at increased risk to present [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding contraindications to receive flu vaccine as follows: Pregnant individuals are contraindicated for receiving the nasal spray flu vaccines. Individuals with history of poorly controlled respiratory ailments, such as, asthma and COPD, are contraindicated for receiving nasal spray flu vaccines, as nasal flu vaccines can cause side-effects of wheezing & difficulty breathing in some individuals. Individuals with current episode of severe unresolving respiratory tract infection or history of recurrent infections secondary to [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding contraindications to receive flu vaccine as follows: Children younger than 6 months are not approved to receive flu shots. Children younger than 2 years of age and individuals aged 50 years & older are not approved to receive nasal flu vaccine. Individuals younger than 18 years of age could not receive recombinant flu vaccine. Individuals younger than 65 years of age could not receive high dose or adjuvant flu vaccines. Individuals [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding indications to receive flu vaccine as follows: Flu vaccines, in general, are given to protect against influenza group of viruses. Different types of flu vaccines are available, based on how the vaccine is manufactured, mode of vaccine administration, dose in which vaccine is administered, and the strength of immune response generated by the vaccine. Different types of vaccines are approved for different age-groups and based on other clinical indications. Standard dose [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding types of flu vaccines as follows: Different types of flu vaccines are available, based on how they are manufactured. Some flu vaccines are made from inactivated and killed virus and others made from live and weakened virus. Flu vaccines also differ in the mode of administration. Most flu vaccines are taken as shots, administered into the arm. Some flu vaccines made from live and weakened virus could be given as nasal [...]