Dr. Robert Hopkins Jr. emphasizes that older adults should get their flu vaccine as early as mid-September to ensure effective immune protection throughout flu season.
Research shows that individuals 65 and older account for 70% to 85% of seasonal flu-related deaths, highlighting the critical need for vaccination in this age group.
The CDC recommends specialized high-dose flu vaccines for seniors due to their aging immune systems, which may not respond well to standard-dose vaccines.
Fluzone High-Dose flu vaccine offers four times the protection of standard vaccines and is covered by most Medicare and private insurance plans.
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