Get your flu shot!

11/26/2019
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Flu season is here! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six (6) months and older get their annual influenza (flu) vaccine. Getting a flu vaccine helps protect you from getting the flu and prevents you from passing it to people who get very sick. You can get the vaccine anytime during the flu season, which is typically October through April.

Did you know in the State of Minnesota …

(Oct 2018 – May 2019)

2,522 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza
2 pediatric influenza-related deaths were confirmed
126 influenza-associated deaths were reported
60 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care facilities were reported
381 outbreaks of ILI (influenza-like illness) in schools were reported

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/flu/stats/2018summary.pdf

(Oct 2017 – May 2018)

6,288 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza
6 pediatric influenza-related deaths were confirmed
211 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care facilities were reported
699 outbreaks of ILI in schools were reported

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/flu/stats/2017summary.pdf

Please get your flu shot at a clinic or pharmacy that offers flu shots near you. If you have questions call Hennepin Health Member Services at 612-596-1036 (TTY: 1-800-627-3529).