Now is the time to get your flu vaccine

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Influenza (Flu)

2021-2022 Flu Season
October 8, 2021

Flu campaign “I get it to protect myself from flu”.

Now is the Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine   

There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine this year. 

Flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against flu and its potentially serious complications. Protect yourself and your community against flu by getting a flu vaccine by the end of October ideally.  


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Woman showing her band-aid on her arm.

Vaccine Providers: Check Out CDC’s New Learning Module on Vaccine 

Coadministration    

CDC has a new resource for vaccine providers on coadministration of COVID-19 vaccines with other vaccines, including flu vaccines. This module covers clinical considerations, best practices, and resources on coadministration. Providers are encouraged to offer patients COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same visit if the timing coincides. Continuing education is available for this course.  



Dr. Walensky receiving the flu vaccine.

Watch the 2021 NFID Influenza/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference    

In case you missed it, CDC and NFID hosted a news conference on October 7 to launch the 2021-2022 flu vaccination season. Experts, including CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and NFID Medical Director Dr. William Schaffner, emphasized the importance of flu and pneumococcal vaccination this season, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch a recording of the event using the link below. 



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