annual flu shot
Seasonal influenza immunization
An annual flu shot is a yearly vaccination against influenza, typically administered in autumn before flu season peaks.
Because influenza viruses mutate rapidly, each year's vaccine targets the strains predicted to be most prevalent: Time to get my annual flu shot.
The phrase emphasizes the recommended yearly frequency.
- vaccineDisease prevention injection
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- flu seasonYearly respiratory virus period
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
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preventive vs curative medicine
annual flu shotantiviral treatment
Medication targeting viral pathogens
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