Is the flu shot on your to-do list?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 31 million flu cases in 2023. And on top of that, there were 360,000 hospitalizations and 21,000 deaths from the disease.
“The flu shot is crucial for reducing incidence, severity and complications associated with influenza, a contagious viral respiratory illness,” notes Christelle Nimba, APRN, with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Trumbull. “Getting vaccinated helps protect the individual and the broader community through herd immunity.”
>>Here’s what you need to know before you get your flu shot.
