Influenza can be a potentially fatal illness, especially in those who may have other chronic illnesses, an impaired immune system or are very young or very old.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each fall.
Since the seasonal flu virus changes from year to year, it's important to get vaccinated for each new strain. So, even if you were vaccinated last year, you still need a new vaccination for this season's virus. Now is the time to take care of that important task. ...