Flu Information
Fall marks the beginning of the school year and also the onset of flu season. While practices such as frequent handwashing and staying home when experiencing flu-like symptoms are important preventive measures, receiving the influenza vaccine remains the most effective way to protect yourself and others from the flu.
Benefits of the Influenza Vaccine (According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC):
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Helps prevent illness caused by the influenza virus.
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Reduces the risk of flu-related hospitalization among children, working-age adults, and older adults.
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Serves as a critical preventive measure for individuals with chronic health conditions.
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Provides protection for pregnant individuals during and after pregnancy.
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Can be life-saving for children.
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Has been shown to lessen the severity of illness in individuals who contract the flu despite being vaccinated.
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Helps protect those around you, including vulnerable populations such as infants, young children, older adults, and individuals with certain chronic conditions.
Receiving the flu vaccine each year is a key step in safeguarding both individual and public health.
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