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:
- 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?
- 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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