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Most definitely yes. Though the risks are less for those in higher age groups its still highly advisable as well as a seasonal flu shot and pneumonia shot at that age. Of course if you have any Allergies or underlying health issues you should always talk to your doctor first.
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Many folks in that age cohort may have full or partial immunity to the H1N1 "swine" flu because it is so similar to the "swine" flu strains about 40 years ago. If you had the flu then, you may not get it - or so badly - this time. And since this year's "swine" flu vaccine is in very short supply, we oldsters may wish to allow younger folks who are in more danger to get their shots first.
What else can I help you with?
Can you have the Swine Flu vaccination if you have had an anaphylactic allergic reaction to penicillin?
There is no similarity between penicillin and the flu vaccine. See the related questions below for more information on who should not get vaccinated for the swine flu.
Who gets the Swine Flu?
Most people who are not vaccinated against the swine flu or who have not had the swine flu will get it if exposed to it. Those who have had the vaccines will be immune.
What is a person with Swine Flu?
A person with swine flu is obviously... SICK!!! On the lighter side: An oinker? A piggly wiggly? A flu-er? A flu-ee? An Influenzum Porcineus Hominoidus Pinkii? Someone who wishes they had gotten vaccinated in time?
Who generally gets Swine Flu?
Anyone who has not had a flu vaccination each year since the pandemic and/or has not already had illness from the exact strain of flu as the pandemic swine flu. The annual flu vaccine has contained the H1N1/09 swine flu since the first regular flu season (in 2010 - 2011) after the discovery of the new strain in 2009. In the 2009 - 2010 flu season, a second vaccination against swine flu was required to be taken, in addition to the regular seasonal flu vaccination, to be immune. See the related question below for a list of those mostly likely to get, and have complications from, the 2009 swine flu (if they have not been vaccinated).
Is it possible to get H1N1 more than once?
yes and no because if you had the swine flu once and you get vaccinated you propelywont get it again.
What if you are not sure you have Swine Flu?
Hello. I am Anne. I had the swine flu once and after seeing this question i searched it up. about 80% of people who have been sick recently have a touch of H1N1 so make sure to get yourself vaccinated.
Is Swine Flu hereditary?
No, the Swine Flu is not hereditary. It is a virus. It is caught in the same manner as the "regular flu" that goes around every year.
How does the Swine Flu virus survive?
The swine flu H1N1/09 virus survives as do all viruses, by invading a host to support it and do its work to reproduce. Viruses can not live without a host to infect. That is why some viral diseases have been eliminated by vaccination programs, if everyone is vaccinated, no one becomes a host. Don't let flu viruses survive inside you, get a flu vaccination every year prior to flu season.
Do you need Swine Flu jab every year?
No, only one time should provide immunity for life. However, in the US for the 2010-2011 flu season, the vaccine for swine flu H1N1/09 is included in the "regular" flu vaccinations. If you had it last year, it won't hurt to have it again.
You were exposed to swine flu but you had the shot can you carry it to someone else?
yes you can still transmit the illness even though you have been vaccinated.
Should you get a Swine Flu vaccination if you got a seasonal flu shot?
Last flu season, 2009-2010, you needed two shots. But this year the seasonal flu shot also protects against swine flu, so, in the US, you only need one flu shot for the 2010-2011 flu season.
Should you kill people who have swine flu?
No!
