Flu Shots

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2020 – A Critical Year for Flu Shots

Social distancing and wide-spread business closures may reduce risks this year but it could be more important than ever to get a flu shot. Flu and Covid-19 share many of the same symptoms so testing may be needed to confirm a diagnosis. If you get a flu shot and then get the flu, you may be less likely to get a severe case which could make it less likely you'll need to go to the doctor or the Emergency Room. Getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, however, flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death.

WHY

Getting a flu vaccine will, not only to reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources. It is crucial to reducing the spread of the flu virus. This is especially important if you come in contact with anyone who may be immunosuppressed, pregnant women, young children, or elderly adults.

FLU SHOT FACTS

  • Each flu shot will protect you for one flu season

  • It takes about 2 weeks for the vaccination to build up resistance in your body, which is why it is better to get vaccinated during the early part of the flu season

  • By getting vaccinated you will be 60% less likely to need treatment for the flu

  • Flu shots have been given for many years and are closely monitored by the CDC and FDA. They have a very good safety track record.

FISHERMEN’S FINEST

We have Flu Shots on order through Lafferty’s EMS and will administer to ALL crew aboard the vessels upon receipt (later in September or early October). Any crew joining the vessels after the Flu Shot is available will be vaccinated prior to traveling to Alaska.

Kristian Uri