Why Get a Flu Shot?


For the 2006 flu season, there is finally enough vaccine to offer to every American who wants to be vaccinated. After several years of not having that option, the question I hear is,”Why should I get a flu shot, anyway?”

Two good reasons:

  1. Protect yourself. 35,000 Americans will probably die from influenza this year, and 200,000 will be hospitalized – and more if it is a bad year for flu. Why become one of those statistics?
  2. Protect your loved ones. Influenza is highly contagious. When you become infected with influenza, you start passing the virus to others even before you get symptoms – infecting your family, friends and coworkers.

You can even get a nasal spray instead of an injection, if you qualify. You can find out more about getting protected against flu at:

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

And if your employer does not offer flu shots, you can go to

http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=192108

To find a pharmacy, clinic, or grocery store near you that will vaccinate you. It’s generally about $25, pretty cheap insurance for you and your family. So get a flu shot!

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