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CDC officials urge getting flu shot now - Story
CDC officials urge getting flu shot now - StoryThe nation's top health officials are urging everyone to get the flu shot now.The CDC says approximately 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized because of flu complications every year.Last year, 85 kids died from the Influenza virus.
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Less than half of you got a flu shot last year – and that's not enough, the CDC says
Less than half of you got a flu shot last year – and that's not enough, the CDC saysThe "flu often doesn't get enough respect."That's what Dr. Tom Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said at a news conference Thursday, noting the illness can be debilitating for many people.The best way to prevent yourself from getting the flu is getting the flu vaccine – it cuts your risk of coming down with the illness by at least half, Frieden said.It also helps prevent the virus from spreading to others.
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CDC urges Americans to get a flu shot as soon as possible
CDC urges Americans to get a flu shot as soon as possibleLuz Barajas took her son Carlos Cholico to get his flu shot at Crawford Kids Clinic in Aurora, Colo., last year.Health officials say there is some evidence the flu shot is more protective than the nasal flu vaccine.Federal health officials are urging all Americans to get their flu shots as soon as possible, and are especially concerned that too few elderly people are getting vaccinated.
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Middletown- The kick off to flu shot season
Middletown- The kick off to flu shot seasonMIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Health officials and community leaders kicked off flu shot season at the city's senior center in Middletown.Community leaders from Cromwell, Durham, Middlefield, and Middletown joined together to talk about the importance of getting Flu shots.Karen Pagliaro with Hartford HealthCare at Home said, "Typically when we see flu cases begin sometime in November with a peak in February." Nurses said fall is a good time to get the flu shot.
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Stay healthy, get the flu shot early
Stay healthy, get the flu shot earlyThe Centers for Disease Control is urging all Americans to get their flu shots now, especially elderly people.Experts recommend getting the shot sooner rather than later.While the peak of the flu season varies from year to year, Dr. Mobeen Rathore said the earlier you can get your flu shot, the better.
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