THE FLU CAN BE FATAL,
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS.
Up to 85% of flu-related deaths occur in people age 65 and older.
Did you know you could get a SENIOR FLU SHOT made for people 65+?
Should I talk to my health care provider about a SENIOR FLU SHOT?
Are you 65+?
Caring for someone age 65 or older? Here’s what you should know
As a caregiver, you play a critical role in the health of your loved one, so when preparing for flu season, remember: immune defenses may become weaker with age, which can put older people at greater risk for experiencing more serious cases of the flu. And a regular flu vaccine may be less effective for an older adult.
Chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can make seniors more vulnerable to serious flu and flu-related complications—even death.
SENIOR FLU SHOTS are vaccines that can help provide strong flu protection for people 65+. Ask your health care provider about one.
HELP GET STRONG FLU PROTECTION
Ask for a SENIOR FLU SHOT—one made for people age 65 and older — and help strengthen your body’s immune response against the flu.
Learn about flu prevention >CHRONIC CONDITIONS ADD TO YOUR RISK FOR COMPLICATIONS
If you have chronic conditions,
the flu can be even more dangerous.
ABOUT THE FLU
The flu is a highly contagious disease caused by influenza viruses, which attack the respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, and lungs.
