Afluria Flu Vaccine: Safe, Effective, and Reliable Distribution | FFF Enterprises

FFF Enterprises in Temecula, Calif., is known as the nation’s most trusted and dependable distributor of vaccines, including Afluria, manufactured by Merck/CSL Biotherapies, in part because of the company’s mission to offer healthcare providers with secure flu vaccines. Other flu vaccines distributed by FFF include Fluzone supplied by sanofi pasteur; FluLaval and Fluarix manufactured by GSK; FluMist supplied by MedImmune; and Fluvirin manufactured by Novartis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3,000 to 49,000 flu-related deaths are reported each year, depending on the severity of the virus. As a result, healthcare professionals arm themselves with these effective and safe flu vaccines to protect different population groups from the highly contagious flu virus. FFF has simplified the distribution of influenza vaccines like Afluria by introducing a streamlined, first-of-its-kind program called MyFluVaccine (www.MyFluVaccine.com), now in its sixth year. In addition to easy online ordering for vaccines like Afluria, the MyFluVaccine website provides resources, updates, news and clinic planning tools. There are special informative sections for consumers and employer groups, as well as providers. FFF has also produced a “Flu Vaccine Myths & Facts” brochure that is downloadable as a PDF from the website, or as a printed booklet that healthcare physicians can request for their patients. Thousands of Americans nationwide have already followed their physician’s recommendation to receive a vaccine against the flu. It is not too late to be inoculated against the deadly influenza virus for those who have not yet received the vaccine. According to the CDC, helping people to stay healthy and flu-free begins by taking three steps to fight the flu. The first key step is to get a flu vaccine. Everyone 6 months of age and older is highly encouraged to receive an annual immunization against the seasonal flu; effective and safe vaccines like Afluria can help stop the potentially deadly spread of influenza. The second step involves taking every day preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, such as covering your mouth when you sneeze. The third step is to take flu antiviral drugs if your physician prescribes them. This year Afluria contains three different strains of the flu virus that have been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as being prevalent for the 2012-13 flu season. These strains are: influenza A (California H1N1 like virus), influenza A (Victoria H3N2 like virus) and influenza B (Wisconsin like virus). Like other vaccines, Afluria works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus that causes flu. Helping people to stay healthy and free of the flu starts with inviting everyone to get immunized against the influenza. For healthcare providers, the first line of defense against the seasonal flu begins with ordering flu vaccines like Afluria. Having access to a dependable distribution of safe flu vaccines is essential. Public health officials agree that getting vaccinated is the single best way to stop the flu in its tracks and maintain public health. For more information, visit www.MyFluVaccine.com.