Protect yourself this season with the flu vaccination
Those most at risk for complications from flu, and who are therefore most strongly recommended to get flu vaccinations, include:
- children 6 months through
18 years old;
- people 50 years of age and older;
- people with chronic diseases such as diabetes or asthma;
- people living in nursing homes or long-term care homes;
- women who are pregnant;
- health care providers.
Also, people can decrease their chances of getting or spreading the flu by staying home when sick and keeping sick children home, washing hands often with soap or using hand sanitizer and covering coughs and sneezes.
For more information or to schedule your vaccination, contact any office at SouthCoast Medical Group.
* Flu Mist available for ages 2 - 49 with some exceptions