Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Season!

The fall and winter are lovely times of year – cooler weather, fun activities, and holidays to celebrate with family and friends. However, you don’t want these enjoyable months to be ruined by illness. Do your best to avoid catching the flu. Get your flu shot! We know you’re busy, and we know that it can be hard to make time to get a flu shot. That said, it’s important you do so, for both you and your loved ones.

Flu Shots Can Reduce Your Chances of Illness

This might seem straightforward, but flu shots reduce your chances of getting sick. Although there are many other ways that you can reduce your chances of getting the flu, like washing your hands, eating well, and sleeping, getting a flu shot is the best tool you have if you’re looking to avoid the flu. If you’re over the age of 65, talk to your doctor about getting a high-dose flu vaccine. Regardless of age, you should get a flu shot so that your chances of getting the flu are lowered.

Flu Shots Will Help Maintain Your Friends’ and Family’s Health

It’s hard when you spend time with your family or friends and then your or they become sick afterward. You want to make good memories with your loved ones, so to reduce the chances that you’ll transmit the flu to the people you love. Remember to wash your hands with soap and warm water and cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. If you are feeling unwell, reschedule your hangout with your friend or family member. Do your part to keep your close circle healthy.

Center for Family Medicine Advises You to Get Your Flu Shot

Do what you can to avoid the flu and get a flu shot. If you don’t get the flu this year, then you won’t have to miss work, school, and all the other commitments you have. The flu vaccine is very accessible. You can schedule an appointment at our clinic, or stop into a local pharmacy such as Hy-Vee or Lewis to get your flu shot. If you have any questions about the flu vaccine, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at Center for Family Medicine. For more information, contact our team of healthcare professionals.