Delaware County Public Health Recommending Flu Shots

Delaware County Public Health is recommending flu shots as we head into the fall season.

Every year, everyone 6 months or older is recommended to get a flu shot. If you are someone who is at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, public health officials say getting your annual influenza vaccine is even more important.

According to Delaware County Public Health, a flu shot can help by reducing flu illnesses, visits to your doctor and missed time at school or work. It can also make symptoms of influenza less severe if you do get sick. Getting the flu vaccine can help you protect those around you who may be more vulnerable to serious flu illness such as babies, young children, older people and those with chronic health conditions.

Vaccine protection decreases over time. Due to this, influenza or flu vaccines are generally recommended in the fall as influenza illnesses tend to increase over the holiday season and into the new year.

Flu vaccine is readily available in our communities. Contact your healthcare provider to schedule an appointment or you can find a schedule of upcoming local clinics hosted by Delaware County Public Health and Regional Family Health at regmedctr.org/flushots.

If you have any questions about the annual flu vaccine, contact your trusted primary healthcare provider or call Delaware County Public Health at 563-927-7551. Additional helpful resources are available at cdc.gov/flu.

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