How many strains of the flu does the flu shot cover

Does Medicare Cover flu shots?

http://www.medicare.com/vaccinations/influenza.html

If you have Medicare Part B, your flu shot is free every year (there’s no co-pay and it doesn’t apply toward your deductible). The shot must be ordered by your doctor. Your doctor must accept Medicare and not charge more than Medicare will …

Does my insurance cover the flu shot?

http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/about-us/highlights/influenza/flu-vaccine.html#insurance

Most private insurance and government programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare, cover the cost of influenza vaccination. if you are uncertain, call the telephone number on the back of your insurance card.

Will my plan cover flu shots?

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Call the member or customer service number for your insurance. This number is usually found on the back of your insurance card. Some plans fully cover flu shots, but if not, you will be billed for the shot. For the H1N1 vaccine, it is provi…

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Is the flu shot not as effective this year?

Q: I had the flu shot in late October, but in late November had to go to the hospital with a serious, life-threatening case of the flu. Now I currently have the flu again. This is the first time since I’ve gotten the flu shot that I’ve still gotten the flu anyway. What gives? Did the 2007 vaccine not cover enough strains of the virus?

A: Not sure but I had my shot for the first time this year in April and I got a mild form of the flu 2 weeks ago that im still trying to get rid of. It was worse than a cold but not as bad as the full flu…

I got a flu shot yesterday. How soon will it take effect? ?

Q: I just found out one member of my family has the flu, and other members were exposed to him. Am I protected, assuming that the shot covered this particular strain?

A: A flu shot can help with only the strain of flu that you got it for. Last year they admitted to picking the wrong strain and the flu shot did not help too much. I think it is more about the billions of dollars that are made. You can control the flu by having a strong immune system. There was a study where they gave the flu too a group of people but only a few% got the flu. The others the decided had strong immune systems.

Boyfriend had flu shot, so can’t be flu, what is this?

Q: My boyfriend had a flu shot around a week and half ago. Everything I’ve read says the flu shot absolutely cannot give anyone the flu, so I’ve ruled that out. However, 2 days ago, he complained of a stomachache. Today, he has body aches, chills, exhaustion, and a fever of 102.7. But get this – no vomiting, no diarrhea, (no more stomach ache), no bad throat, no swollen glands, no sinus issues, no pronounced headache. My mom thinks he may have contracted the flu after he got the shot but before it kicked in (or a strain the shot doesn’t cover). I dunno…for me, flu means horrible swollen neck glands and sore throat. He has had a history of stones (I can’t remember whether kidney or gall), but doesn’t have pain going to the bathroom or in his back or any “localized” body pain for that matter. So far, I’m not sick. As long as the fever doesn’t get above 103, how long should I wait before taking him to the doctor? I’m trying not to worry, but I don’t like the 102+ fever. Tylenol seems to temporary help, but not much.

A: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but your BF can have the flu.Each year the CDC (Center for Disease Control) tries to predict (about 6 months prior to flu season) which types of flu are most likely to be the most infectious/acute/prevalent in the upcoming flu season. They choose 5 flu viruses and make up the flu shots based on those 5 only. There are many many more flu viruses out there that are NOT covered by the flu shot. Ideally, they will be less awful than ones the CDC is worried about. So treat your BF like he has the flu. If he is not vomiting or having diarrhea you don’t need to worry so much about dehydration. But keep him comfortable. Ibuprofen will help with the fever and body aches, a heating pad may help his stomach. Keep him hydrated and make sure he eats something and gets rest. If symptoms continue for more than a week, consult the doctor.