🍂 Stay Healthy This Fall: Get Your Flu Shot
Fall is the season of sharpened pencils, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice. It’s also the season for sniffles and runny noses. Don’t let the flu ruin your fall spirit—get ahead by scheduling a flu shot today.
🤧 Why Flu Shots Matter
Respiratory viruses, including flu, spread quickly in fall and winter. While many recover with rest and fluids, illnesses can become severe—especially for infants, young children, older adults, and those with underlying health conditions. Sadly, Snohomish County has lost lives to flu over the years.
October is the perfect time to get vaccinated to give you and your family the best protection before peak season hits.
📌 Flu Shot TLDR
- Who: Everyone 6 months+ (including pregnant & nursing people)
- What: Best protection against flu (takes 2 weeks to become fully effective)
- When: By October if possible, but available later in fall & winter
- Tip: Combine flu + other recommended vaccines in one visit
- Where: Doctor’s office, local clinic, or pharmacy → Find a location here
- Why: Protects you & those around you during peak flu season
- Cost: Covered by most insurance, including Apple Health/Medicaid/Medicare
🙋 Do I Really Need a Flu Shot?
Yes! While many fight off the flu at home, hospitalizations and deaths still occur every year. Less than half of adults get vaccinated annually, even though it’s the best way to protect yourself and your community. By getting your flu shot, you also help prevent spreading illness to others.
🧼 Keep Up Healthy Habits
- Get your annual flu shot
- Stay home if you’re sick
- Consider masking in crowded indoor spaces during flu season
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Wash hands with soap & water or use sanitizer
Don’t let flu get in the way of your fall plans. Schedule your flu vaccine today and protect yourself, your family, and your community. 🍁
