citizensmemorial.com 5 Flu vaccines will be available soon to protect you against influenza during the winter months. Louis B. Harris, M.D., a longtime family medicine physician at Bolivar Family Care Center, recommends the annual flu vaccination. Here are some points to consider. 5 reasons Louis B. Harris, M.D., is a family medicine physician and the chief medical information officer at Citizens Memorial Hospital. Protect yourself The vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against influenza. Protect others If you don’t get the flu, others around you won’t get it either. to get a flu vaccination Reduce your likelihood of serious illness The flu can make some people very sick, and there is no way to predict with certainty who might become very sick. 1 2 3 Reduce your likelihood of hospitalization If you get very sick, you may need to be hospitalized. You might even die. 4 Vaccines are safe Flu vaccines have been used for years and are proven to be generally safe. 5 Who needs a flu vaccine? Everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions, should get a flu vaccine. People who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications include: ● Adults 65 years and older. ● Adults with certain chronic health conditions, including asthma, heart disease and stroke, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. ● Children younger than 2 years old. ● People who have had a stroke. Learn more about who is at a higher risk of flu complications at cdc.gov/flu/highrisk. If you have questions about the flu vaccine, talk to your doctor or other health care provider.
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