Aspirus Health encourages flu shots
10/20/2023
While leaves are
falling and Fall plans are underway, Aspirus Health reminds the community that
flu season is just around the corner.
“Fall is the best
time to get a flu shot to ensure the highest rate of immunity before the virus
hits,” says Ridhwi Mukerji, MD, Aspirus Health Regional Medical Director. “The
benefit of preventing the flu outweighs any risks that people may worry about when
getting the flu shot.”
The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites that, on average, influenza causes
about 36,000 nationwide deaths each flu season.
Aspirus strongly
encourages vaccination against the flu for everyone 6 months of age and older
as the best way to protect our ourselves and our communities.
Flu shots can be
scheduled at Aspirus primary care clinics. Appointment options may differ by
location. For more information, or to find a primary care provider at an
Aspirus location near you, visit https://www.aspirus.org/.
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