Flu Vaccine

Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Even healthy people can catch the flu and become very ill and even spread it to others. Flu vaccines work by causing antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine. It is important to get a flu vaccine every 12 months during the flu season (from Fall through early Spring).