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American Lung Association Supports Health Officials to Prevent the Spread of Seasonal Influenza by Urging People to Get Vaccinated
Date:9/11/2009

the best way to help prevent the seasonal flu," says Norman H. Edelman, M.D., American Lung Association Chief Medical Officer. "The Lung Association echoes the CDC's recommendation that all children - 6 months through 18 years of age - be vaccinated, since this segment of the population is among the main transmission sources of flu viruses."

Studies have shown that vaccinating children is likely to be effective at preventing influenza in populations at high risk for complications associated with the flu, especially older people.

"People in higher risk categories such as those 50 years and older in addition to people with chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, COPD and heart disease must also make getting vaccinated a priority. ALA research has shown that the flu vaccine is safe for people with asthma," added Edelman.

Recent studies suggest that people 70 years of age and older who receive the influenza vaccine may not develop the same level of protection against the virus as their younger counterparts. The American Lung Association advises that older people still get vaccinated, because the vaccine likely provides at least some protection and is associated with few side effects.

"Parents also should keep in mind that the CDC recommends immunization of women who are pregnant during flu season as well as household contacts, such as caregivers, relatives, babysitters, day care and health care providers, that may interact with groups at high-risk for developing complications from influenza," noted Edelman.

The Lung Association notes that the potential severity of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) this fall remains uncertain at this time. Special recommendations, including possible H1N1 vaccination guidelines, may be issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for children and adults who are at greater risk for complications from influenza. These reco
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