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There are two types of flu vaccine - the injection, which contains killed virus, and the nasal spray, which contains live, weakened flu virus as the antigen that sparks the immune response.
About two weeks after the vaccination adults are protected against the specific types of flu virus included in the vaccine. There are usually 3 types in the seasonal flu vaccinations.
Some possible side effects of the vaccine are soreness at the injection site, achiness in muscles, or a very mild fever. These effects usually only last one or two days, or not at all.
Children over 6 months and under 10 years usually receive a series of two flu vaccinations about a month apart, since their immune systems aren't able to respond with full immunization without the "booster". Usually two to three weeks after the second vaccination, they will be fully protected from those specific virus infections as long as they have an otherwise healthy immune system.
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Patient's serum influenza virus and red blood cells are mixed in a tube What happens if the patient has antibodies against influenza virus?
Hemagglutination?
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
Influenza is a viral infection - it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
What was the great influenza epidemic?
The Spanish Influenza
What is the name of the microorginism in influenza?
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What happens when both hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight?
The vernal or autumnal equinox happens.
Can a patient positive for influenza receive the flu vaccine?
Vaccination is only a preventative measure, it will not cure influenza.
Can vaccination against influenza prevent pneumonia?
Yearly vaccination against influenza can decrease the risk of pneumonia for certain patients
Can someone with COPD be given an influenza vaccination?
Yes. Having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is not a contraindication to receiving an influenza vaccination.
What is the medical term meaning bird flu?
Avian Influenza, H5N1 or Avian Influenza, H7N9.
What ICD-9 code is used for the flu shot?
For an inpatient claim for reimbursement, the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes would be V04.81 for the reason for an influenza vaccination (need for prophylactic vaccination against influenza) and V03.82 (need for prophylactic vaccination against streptococcus pneumoniae, aka pneumococcal pneumonia) for the pneumonia vaccination. The ICD-9-CM procedure codes would be 99.55, Prophylactic administration of vaccine against disease, for the pneumococcal vaccine and 99.52, Prophylactic vaccination against influenza, for the flu vaccination.Outpatient claims are coded differently with more complex specificity related to patient demographics, etc. than the inpatient ICD-9-CM codes. For a quick reference to the proper coding for these for an outpatient episode of care, see the related link below to the official CMS information for CPTand pharmaceutical codes and additional guidelines for coding for Medicare.
What is critical for the health and safety of your beneficiaries when screening for contraindications prior to vaccination with influenza?
D). All of the above
What is the disease that requires an annual vaccination?
The influenza virus mutates so rapidly that a new "crop" requires a yearly vaccination. Each year you are getting vaccinated for a new virus.
How can you control aH1N1?
Prevention with vaccination is the best way to control this influenza. See more in the related questions below.
How would you use vaccination in a sentence?
Example sentence - The children knew they would receive the vaccination on Thursday.
What is the diagnosis to use when billing for flu vaccinations?
Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against influenza ~ ICD-9-CM code V04.81
How often should horses receive tetanus vaccination to ensure their continuing good health?
Every year, a horse should be getting a tetanus vaccination.
What happens if you lose your vaccination booklet?
You find another one.
