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2022 - 23 Flu Season
It’s not “just” the flu! Everyone is at risk from influenza (flu) – even healthy children and adults. Flu can be serious and lead to secondary complications such as pneumonia and sepsis. Protect yourself and your loved ones this season by knowing the facts.
Every flu season is unique and influenza infection can affect people differently. Millions of people get the flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized, and thousands of people die from flu-related causes.
An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against the flu.
Top 10 Seasonal Flu Facts
- Based on significant flu activity in the Southern Hemisphere, this flu season could be severe. In the U.S., flu can start as early as October, peak between December and February, and extend through May!
- It’s not “just the flu”! On average every year in the U.S., flu results in millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths. Aside from COVID-19, flu is the deadliest vaccine-preventable disease in the U.S.
- Everyone is at risk from flu, but young children, pregnant people, older adults, and people with chronic medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
- Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone six months and older, with rare exception. Flu vaccines have been updated this season to help protect against four circulating strains of flu.
- Vaccination is the best defense we have against flu-related illness, hospitalization, and death. Getting vaccinated helps protect YOU, your loved ones, and your community!
- There is a NEW preferential flu vaccine recommendation for people aged 65 years and older. Older adults should receive a high-dose, adjuvanted, or recombinant flu vaccine.
- A flu vaccine can’t make you sick!
- Flu vaccines can be given at the same time as other vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. And an important note: COVID vaccines DO NOT protect you against flu!
- It’s recommended that you get a flu vaccine by the end of October and BEFORE flu starts spreading in your community, although vaccination later in the season can still be beneficial.
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Flu vaccination are convenient and available. They are available at doctor's offices, pharmacies, clinics, local health departments, schools, and grocery stores.
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