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THE TRUTH

KNOW THE SIGNS


 

You’ve heard a stomach bug called “the flu,” but the truth is, influenza’s
primary symptoms are aches, fever, chills and fatigue (a.k.a., nothing you want
to mess with).

 

UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT


 

You might have some arm soreness following your shot, but the flu simply can’t
cause you to get the flu. (It’s just not how vaccines work, after all!)

 

MAXIMIZE YOUR IMMUNITY


 

Not only does the flu shot offer the best possible protection from infection,
but there’s also no evidence suggesting it weakens your immunity from other
illnesses.

 

PERFECT TIMING


 

When you vaccinate for influenza before the end of October, your immunity timing
maximizes your protection before flu season hits its annual peak.

 

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FLU FACTS

 


THE FACTS

Even though influenza vaccines are proven and effective, it’s natural to have
questions. Here are a few common ones. Read through them. Then, make the right
choice to protect yourself and your family from the flu bug.

Why do I need a flu shot every year?

Flu viruses are constantly mutating and evolving. That’s why scientists make new
variations of flu vaccines each year—and that’s why it’s important to keep your
vaccination status up to date.

Who should get a flu vaccine?

The CDC recommends everyone six months and older should get vaccinated. Ask your
healthcare provider if you’re not sure.

Does my COVID vaccine protect me agains influenza?

No, these are different viruses. You’ll need vaccination against both in order
to fully protect yourself from serious illness.

Won’t just catching the flu give me future immunity?

Your body will have some lasting immunity after you contract the virus, but why
risk serious illness or even death to get there? It’s so much simpler just to
get the vaccine, which is proven to help prevent illness from influenza.

Is it safe to get the influenza and COVID vaccine/boosters at the same visit?

Absolutely. There is no evidence that getting both at the same visit can make
you sick. But there’s plenty of evidence to tell us that getting both can keep
you healthy.


GET YOUR FLU SHOT

Protect yourself from unnecessary sickness — find the spot to get the shot, and
spend your fall doing the things you want to do… not suffering from the flu.

Find a Provider ➤
Flu.sd.gov ➤


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