What You Should Know for the 2018 – 2019 Flu Season

CDC

Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way for your patients to protect themselves and their family from flu and its potentially serious complications. CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated by the end of October.

What is new this flu season?

• Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating flu viruses
• Any licensed, age-appropriate flu vaccines are recommended
• The nasal spray flu vaccine (LAIV) is again a vaccine option. Ask your health care provider about what vaccine is right for you

Learn more about what’s new for the 2018-2019 flu season.

Fight flu this season by getting your flu vaccine and encouraging your patients to protect themselves and their loved ones by doing the same. Join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #FightFlu.