Does the 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine include protection against swine flu?
Yes. The vaccine contains the 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) Influenza (swine flu) strain plus two other strains predicted to be the most commonly occurring this year. People who want to protect themselves against the three strains should get the 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine. Q: If a person was diagnosed with swine flu previously, do they still need the 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine? A: Yes. Having had swine flu offers protection against the swine flu strain but not the other strains of influenza. For protection against the other two strains the 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine is recommended. Q: If a person thought they had swine flu or was given Tamiflu® do they still need the 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine? A: Yes. Without a confirmed diagnosis of swine flu it can’t be confirmed that a person had the disease and therefore is immune. People who received Tamiflu® should still receive the vaccine due to a possible low immune response to swine flu following administration of Tamiflu®. Q: If
