Posted on September 21, 2023
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory virus that spreads when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. Even if you don’t feel sick, you can pass the flu onto someone more vulnerable than yourself like babies, other seniors, or people with existing illnesses. Know the Facts Flu season usually begins in October, peaks in February, […]
Posted on December 9, 2021
Flu season is here. And, with the COVID-19 pandemic still around, getting the flu vaccine is very important. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the flu and spread it to others. In addition, getting the flu shot may reduce the risk of more serious […]
Posted on December 6, 2017
The time is now to get your flu shot and protect yourself this winter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza (the flu) is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization. Every flu season is different. Influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from […]
Posted on September 14, 2017
With flu season just around the corner, Health New England reminds you that now is the time to get your flu shot.† According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are lots of reasons to get a flu vaccine each year. A major reason is that between 50 and 70 percent of […]
Posted on September 17, 2015
With flu season just around the corner, Health New England reminds you that now is the time to get your flu shot. According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), approximately 50 and 60 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations in the United States occur in people 65 years and older. As we age, our immune […]