It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot

It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot

September 4, 2024 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

Every year, everyone 6 months or older is recommended to get a flu shot. If you are someone who is at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, getting your annual influenza vaccine is even more important.

How can a flu shot help you? A flu shot can help by reducing flu illnesses, visits to your doctor and missed time at school or work. It can also make symptoms of influenza less severe if you do get sick. Getting the flu vaccine can help you protect those around you who may be more vulnerable to serious flu illness such as babies, young children, older people and those with chronic health conditions.

When should you get the flu vaccine? Vaccine protection decreases over time. Due to this, influenza or flu vaccines are generally recommended in the fall as influenza illnesses tend to increase over the holiday season and into the new year.

Where can you get the flu vaccine? Flu vaccine is readily available in our communities. Contact your healthcare provider to schedule an appointment or you can find local clinics being held in Delaware County by Delaware County Public Health and Regional Family Health at regmedctr.org/flushots.

If you have any questions about the annual flu vaccine, contact your trusted primary healthcare provider or call Delaware County Public Health at 563-927-7551. Additional helpful resources are available at cdc.gov/flu.