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Its Time to get a Flu Shot

In the U.S., flu season runs from October to May, peaking between December and February. Its too early for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to predict the severity of the 2015-2016 flu season.

A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu – so now is the time to get your shot.

Vaccination is especially important for protecting those at high risk for serious flu complications, including:

• young children

• pregnant women

• adults 65 years and older

• anyone with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.

Flu shots are offered by many doctor’s offices, walk-in clinics, health departments, pharmacies, and college health centers.

The CDC’s HealthMap Vaccine Finder uses a zip code to find local facilities that offer vaccines.

To access the site visit please visit:  http://flushot.healthmap.org/