Topic: Can a LPN Administer a Flu Shot
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How to Administer a Flu Shot?
The influenza vaccine must be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle located in the shoulder. The skin must be stretched with the thumb and the index finger so it will be less painful. Read More »
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Who Can Administer Flu Shots?
Flu shots are vital for many people that are at an increased health risk. Flu in the elderly, pregnant women, young children or individuals with asthma or other breathing problems can result in serious complications and sometimes even death... Read More »
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Why is it illegal for pharmacies to administer a flu shot to kids...
The regulations vary by state. The lowest age, which I know of, that a state allows a pharmacist to give an immunization is 14. The short answer is that physicians do not want pharmacists to give immunizations. Everyone knows immunizations ... Read More »
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many vaccines are cultured in egg white proteins or horse urine proteins anyone with an allergy to eggs or horses can go into anaphylaxic shock if they have the vaccine my son & I can't have vaccines because we both almost died from the all...
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It isn't a live virus so it cannot make you sick. Even if you get too much. However, it does take 2 weeks to kick in so if you are exposed to the flu you can get it in that period. Also there are a million viruses out there that can make yo...
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ask around where u work and call the health department and see what it would take to get a flu shot clinic going i think depends on where u go i think on if u have to pay i know last year at my docotd office i think it was 15.00to get a flu...
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Viruses tend to change yearly..like with the seasonal flu shot...so I would think next year if the swine flu is still prevalent then we will need another shot..they will have to see if it is the same strain.
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The flu shots are administered by a Visiting Nurse Association nurse. Each person will be screened to ensure they do not have any condition that would exclude them from vaccination. VNA is a proud partner with VGs, Holiday Market and Art Va...
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Source: http://www.vna.org/myh_fluFAQ.aspx
On-site flu shots will be administered from early October through November at select Lockheed Martin locations. Employees will be able to view available locations and sign-up for their shot online at the LM HealthWorks intranet site.
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Source: http://lmhealthworks.external.lmco.com/lmhwext/FluFAQs.htm
BCBSNC has contracted with Maxim Health Systems to provide the flu shots at physicians’ offices and worksite clinics.
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Source: http://statehealthplan.state.nc.us/flu-shot-faqs.html
