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Regional health officials encourage those six months and older to get the flu shot

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Kevin Boucher
Published October 25, 2021 at 12:13 PM CDT
Health officials are encouraging people over the age of six months to get the flu shot, as this year's flu season is expected to be worse than last year's.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health officials are encouraging people over the age of six months to get the flu shot, as this year's flu season is expected to be worse than last year's.

With so much attention on getting vaccinated against COVID-19, health officials say don't forget about your flu shot.

Annette Greer with the Jackson County Health Department says health officials are expecting to see more flu cases, compared to last year.

"Definitely worse than last year., where it was pretty mild. Due to all the social distancing and the masking, and all those things that were in place to prevent COVID also obviously prevent other respiratory diseases such as influenza."

Greer adds those six months and older are strongly encouraged to get their flu shot before the end of October.

To schedule your flu shot you can visit the Health Department's website and make an appointment online by visiting: https://jchdonline.org/index.php/flu
Kevin Boucher
Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.


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