{"id":10471,"date":"2025-12-10T20:05:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10471"},"modified":"2025-12-10T20:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:05:42","slug":"the-importance-of-getting-vaccinated-during-cold-and-flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/the-importance-of-getting-vaccinated-during-cold-and-flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Getting Vaccinated During Cold and Flu Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Flu season can be unpredictable, as it can begin as early as fall and can last until spring. Flu activity is usually at its peak during winter, and public healthcare professionals, advocates, and communities come together to promote flu vaccination as the flu can cause serious health complications, such as bacterial infections or pneumonia. If it isn\u2019t treated in time, the flu can even lead to death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, including pregnant women and young children. Millions of children\u00a0get sick with the flu every year, and thousands will be hospitalized as a result. Women are also at\u00a0higher risk of developing serious flu complications during pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since flu viruses are constantly changing and protection from vaccination decreases over time, getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to reduce your risk of the flu. A flu vaccine is the only vaccine that protects against the flu and has been shown to reduce the risk of illness from the flu, hospitalization, and death. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During flu season, we encourage everyone six months and older to get their annual flu vaccine, especially pregnant women, young children, and other people who are at a higher risk of developing serious flu complications. The more people who get vaccinated against the flu, the more people who will be protected from it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you or a loved one would like to get the flu vaccine, you can visit\u00a0Flushing Hospital Medical Center\u2019s\u202f<\/span>Ambulatory Care Center<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0To schedule an appointment, please call (718) 670-5486.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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