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.

Learn more key facts about the flu.

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.

It’s not too late to get a flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season! Find a place near you to get a flu vaccine with the HealthMap Vaccine Finder (vaccinefinder.org).

Source: Administration for Community Living