Is The High Dose Flu Shot The BEST Choice?

Should you be getting a Flu shot in 2021? Who is at risk for more severe disease and complications from Influenza? For those over the age of 65, there is an additional option: The High Dose Flu Vaccine. This video will discuss who is more at risk for complications from Influenza, and how to decide whether the High Dose Flu Vaccine is right for you.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 What you need to know about the High Dose Flu Vaccine
00:30 Influenza in 2020
00:45 Influenza Prediction for 2021
02:00 Who is the Flu Shot recommended for this year?
02:22 Who is at high risk for more severe flu?
02:50 Risk of death from the flu for those over 65 years of age
03:44 What are the complications that can arise from the flu?
04:49 Risks of Influenza infection in those age 65+ and with other chronic illnesses
05:38 Who is the High Dose Flu Vaccine recommended for?
06:00 How Effective is the High Dose Flu Vaccine?
06:54 Immunosenescence and why the high dose flu shot more effective in older age groups?
08:29 What is in the quadrivalent flu vaccine?
09:21 Does the High Dose Flu shot cause more side effects?
11:06 Contraindications to the High Dose Flu Vaccine

References:

FLUZONE® Quadrivalent: https://www.fluzone.ca/index.cfm?fa=h...

2021/22 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Eligibility: http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/...

Canadian Immunization Guide Chapter on influenza and statement on seasonal influenza vaccine for 2021–2022: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-healt...

FluWatch annual report: 2019-2020 influenza season: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-healt...

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