Yes, it’s that time of year again.  The seasonal flu (influenza) shots have arrived, so make your appointment today to get vaccinated.

Just as a reminder, the CDC recommends seasonal influenza vaccination for the following people:

✦Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday

✦Pregnant women

✦People 50 years of age and older

✦People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions

✦People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities

✦People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:

•Health care workers

•Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu

•Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)

For more comprehensive information regarding seasonal influenza, please check out the CDC website.