Flu vaccine : get the facts

Last updated: August 2019Millions of people get the flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands or tens of thousands of people die.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health professionals, and our practice recommend that everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every year. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors\u2019 visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization and even death.1,2 A flu vaccine is the best way to help prevent flu and its potentially serious complications. Remember that flu vaccine not only protects you, but it also can help protect those around you.Visit WWW.CDC.GOV/FLU for more information.get-the-facts.pdf2019664