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Flu Shot Facts

John Roies, RN, gives former senator Myrth York her flu shot during a live radio broadcast.

Get the shot,
not the flu

- Should I get a flu shot?
- What are my risks—will I get the flu?
- The making of a flu shot
- A shot alternative: FluMist

Anyone can get the flu. Most people are sidelined for just a few days, but some get much sicker and may need to be hospitalized. The flu causes thousands of deaths each year.

Flu signs include:

fever
cough
chills

sore throat
headache
muscle aches

When should I get a flu shot?

In October or November to beat the high flu season in December and January. You can get the flu shot at the same time as other vaccines. Adults and children over 9 years need one shot annually; kids under 9 years need an initial shot and a booster one month later.

"Should I get a flu shot?"

Call 401-444-4800 for more flu shot information.

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