It’s Not Too Late
to Prevent the Flu!
It’s that time of year again — flu season. And it is not
too late to get your vaccine.
There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine:
- Flu vaccination can reduce
your risk of flu illness, doctors’ visits, and missed work or school
due to flu.
- If you are vaccinated and
still get sick, flu vaccine can reduce the severity of your illness.
- Flu vaccination also can
help protect women during and after pregnancy, and protect the baby
born to a vaccinated mom for several months after birth.
- Flu vaccine also has been
shown to save children’s lives, prevent serious events associated with
chronic lung disease, diabetes and heart disease, and prevent flu-related
hospitalization among working age adults and older adults.
Getting vaccinated isn’t just about keeping you healthy; it’s
also about helping to protect others around you who may be vulnerable to
becoming very sick, such as babies, older adults, people with compromised
immune systems, and pregnant women.
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