Have you gotten your flu shot yet? Here’s are five great things to know about the shot, including a couple of very important reasons to get it. Remember, CareXpress will get you in, out and back to life!
Each year public health officials and health care providers encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu. Anyone at risk for the flu should have a flu shot. For seasonal flu, this includes:
Children ages 6 months to 18 years
Adults over age 50
People living in a long-term care facility
People with weakened immune systems
People with frequent exposure to the general public (health care workers, emergency personnel, etc.)
Pregnant women
Anyone with a chronic medical condition
Caregivers or family members in close contact with high-risk individuals
The CDC now recommends flu vaccines for everyone over the age of 6 months old.