MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are …
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MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months and older get a flu vaccination as early as possible, preferably in September or October; however, getting vaccinated anytime during the flu season can provide protection as the vaccine can help reduce the risk of flu and associated hospitalizations and deaths.
Some of facts according to the CDC:
The statewide organizations also want to remind the public that simply hygiene efforts, such as washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and staying home when you're sick can also help protect against the flu.
To learn more about flu prevention and for other helpful resources go to https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/flu/campaign.html