The elderly population is most susceptible. Anyone wishing to reduce the chance of becoming infected with influenza. People with diabetes, asthma, kidney problems. Anyone whose ability to fight infection is weakened by certain diseases, Groups that can transmit influenza to persons at high risk such as health care workers, Nursing home residents. The vaccine is considered safe for pregnant women, regardless the stage of pregnancy.
Influenza vaccine is manufactured from an inactivated virus grown in eggs.
Because the vaccine is not a live virus, it cannot cause the influenza virus. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and experience a healthy winter season. This special honor is bestowed only on advanced practice nurses with the highest credentials. The fellowship integrates education, research, and clinical programs in the delivery of patient care and will provide advanced training in inpatient palliative care, hospice home care, consultation services, ambulatory practice pain management, and ambulatory palliative care. We are seeking ways to keep Marlene involved in Columbia-Presbyterian services while she completes her fellowship.