Let's Get Prepared!

Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness that can be serious, sometimes leading to hospitalization and even death.  Health experts now recommend that all people 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccine every year.  Learn more about this flu season, the vaccine, and where it is being offered.


Key Flu Facts

· The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against H1N1 and two other flu strains.

· Flu vaccine comes as an injection or nasal spray. Talk to your health care provider about which type is best for you.

· You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. 

· The flu virus changes every year -- that is why you need a flu shot every year. 

· The flu vaccine is safe. Over the years, hundreds of millions of Americans have received seasonal flu vaccines. More about vaccine safety.

· Flu vaccines are offered in many locations including doctor's offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies, and college health centers, as well as many employers and even in some schools.

Bilingual Information Available!

For more educational materials and bilingual information, please visit:

English: http://ochla.ohio.gov/email/68199.1/LH/www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/1011season.htm
Spanish: http://ochla.ohio.gov/email/68199.1/%20LH/www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialesCDC/InfluenzaVacuna/%20