Letter to the Editor
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Have Diabetes? A flu shot could save your LIFE! If you live with Diabetes, you are more likely to die with the flu.
During outbreaks of the flu, deaths go up 5-15% for people who have diabetes.
People with Diabetes are 6 times more likely to go to the hospital with the flu.
Each year, 10,000 to 30,000 people with diabetes die because of flu and pneumonia.
Both Flu & Pneumonia shots are covered by part Medicare Part B.
People with diabetes (6 months old or older) should receive the H1N1 shot (inactivated) and Should Not receive the “live” intranasal flu vaccine.
People with diabetes may receive the “seasonal” Flu and “H1N1” Inactivated vaccines at the same visit NOT the “live” intranasal vaccines.
Where Do I Get A Flu Shot ?
Call your doctor, health care provider, or local health department for dates, times, and places where flu shots are given.
Carolyn E. Hacker MS.RD.LD.
Regional Diabetes Coordinator
Cumberland Valley District Health Department
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