Time for flu shots
Flu season is underway in the Inland Northwest, with two cases confirmed this month in Spokane County. If you haven’t rolled up your sleeve for a flu shot, now is the time to get immunized for the best protection, health officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, preferably by October. The fast-acting virus is spread in droplets of moisture from sneezes, coughs and even talking, said Jeff Lee, an epidemiologist for the Panhandle Health District/ Becky Kramer , SR. More here.
Question: Do you get flu shots annually?
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