As we are all aware, the 2012-2013 influenza season began early and currently most of the country is experiencing high or widespread influenza activity. This season, as always, high risk patients – especially people 65 and older – should get vaccinated against the flu. If they get flu-like symptoms, regardless of whether or not they got vaccinated, they should get medical attention promptly. Some children are at greater risk of developing severe complications related to flu, including children younger than 5 and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions, e.g. asthma, diabetes, a weakened immune system for any reason, and neurological or neurodevelopmental disorders.
- It's not too late to get vaccinated. Since vaccine shortages have been reported in the media lately, you may find the flu vaccine finder helpful to find a place to get vaccinated in your area.
- CDC also has audio and video public service announcements(PSAs) that can be posted to your website or linked in social media posts.
- For a variety of other resources, including up-to-date statistics on this season's flu, visit the CDC's seasonal influenza website.
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