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Brown Lifespan Flu-Consumer-Patient-Flyer

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Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and healthcare professionals recommend that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year. Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu illness, doctors' visits, missed work and school, as well as prevent serious flu complications that may require hospitalization or result in death. Studies have shown that flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu illness by 40% to 60% when the circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the vaccine. While some people may still get sick after being vaccinated, the illness tends to be less severe. It is especially important for children under 5, pregnant people, adults 65 and older, and those with chronic health conditions to get vaccinated, as they are at higher risk of complications from the flu. Flu vaccines have a proven safety record, and side effects are generally mild compared to the symptoms of flu. It is recommended to consult with your healthcare provider for more information and to get a flu vaccine this fall. Additional information can be found on the CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu.

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