flu vaccine
Annual immunity booster
A flu vaccine is a shot or nasal spray that protects against influenza by prompting the immune system to produce antibodies.
Because flu viruses mutate rapidly, new vaccines are formulated each year to match circulating strains: Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet?
Also called a flu shot.
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- health campaignsOrganized efforts promoting physical wellbeing
- vaccination ratesPercentage receiving preventive shots
- antigensImmunity-triggering foreign substances
- immunityProtected from harm
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- FluH1N1, H5N1, antiviral drugs, antiviral, nasal swab
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- maternity careantenatal care, maternity care, prenatal screening, midwifery, midwives
- Respiratory Carealbuterol, inhaler, oxygen therapy, supplemental oxygen, steroid inhaler
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Pathogen causing seasonal respiratory illness
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Influenza antiviral medication
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