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Where do I get a flu shot?
If you haven’t noticed already, the messages and conversations surrounding the flu season and flu shots right now are a little bit different than they were this time last year. While last year there were global concerns about vaccine supply, the H1N1 pandemic, and who was in what priority group to receive the vaccine; this year, we are facing a slightly different scenario.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 160 million doses of seasonal flu vaccine are being produced, which is about 40 percent more than last year. Also different this year is that for the first time, the CDC is recommending universal influenza vaccination. Put simply, everyone over the age of 6 months is advised to get a flu shot, though some children between 6 months and 8 years of age may require two shots. Lastly, while we know that H1N1 is no longer a pandemic, the virus is still around and could prove to be a problem for those who have not been vaccinated this flu season.
One message that remains the same throughout the years is that the single best way to prevent influenza is to get the flu vaccine annually.
That being said, where can you get your flu shot this year?
Findaflushot.com offers a clinic locator feature that allows you to search the thousands of flu shot clinics being offered through Maxim Health Systems and their partners this flu season. Locations at which flu shots can be obtained include retail chains, such as Costco or BJ’s, local public health departments, schools, your place of employment, churches/religious organizations, and more! You can also search for clinics in your area on your mobile phone by going to m.findaflushot.com and entering your zip code.
To learn more about where to find flu shots in your area, visit info.findaflushot.com.
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