The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Flu can be spread up to 6 feet away by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. While influenza viruses are detected year-round, the peak of flu season is between October through March.
Get the Flu Vaccine
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step to protecting against the flu.
- Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible.
- Getting vaccinated not only protects yourself, it also protects the people around you.
- The flu vaccine protects those who are more susceptible to getting the flu—like older adults, young children, and those with serious health conditions.
How to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Call Wake Internal Medicine Consultants to schedule an appointment to get your vaccination, (919) 781-7500.
Already got the flu shot? Let your provider know when and where (pharmacy or another provider’s office) to keep your medical record up-to-date.
Source: www.cdc.gov
