The "Seasonal" flu is not just a really bad cold. The flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat, lungs and other parts of the body. It can spread quickly from one person to another. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something - such as a surface or object - with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

Every year in the U.S., on average:

• 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu,
• More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu complications and;
  
• About 23,500 (and as high as about 48,000) people die from seasonal flu.
  

The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a flu shot or flu spray vaccination every year.

 

Who should be Vaccinated?

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine.
Protect yourself and your family from the flu. Get Vaccinated today!

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