America Braces for a Double and Early Flu Season
Vaccine advice for people age 50 and older
By: Katharine Greider | Source: AARP Bulletin Today | August 28, 2009
THE FLU SEASON
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OVER-60 IMMUNITY MEMORY
As H1N1 spreads across the globe, experts monitoring the cases say that older people appear to have some immunity to it. The worst cases have been seen in those under age 55. Health experts believe many older adults may have been exposed to a similar virus decades ago and their bodies remember the immune response.RESOURCES
To stay informed this flu season, check out:• Flu.gov is the federal government’s “one-stop shopping” information source on the flu.
• CDC’s frequently updated site
• Your state health department website, accessible through the CDC
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