Should you get the flu shot this year? Doctors reveal their decision
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Many people are wondering if they should get the flu shot this year. Fox News Digital reached out to doctors and health experts — here is their expert advice about protecting your health this season.
"It is important that those individuals six months and older and who are not have had previous severe allergic reactions get their flu shot every year." By getting the flu vaccine yearly, people reduce the chances of serious complications from the influenza virus. There are standard-dose inactivated flu vaccines that are approved for those as young as six months of age, the CDC noted; however, some vaccines are approved only for adults. The CDC said it is important to speak with health care providers before getting a flu shot if you've ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a severe paralyzing illness. "This year will definitely be tougher than the last two flu seasons, because society is opening up again — and people are wearing masks less and less." "A lot of people have vaccine fatigue from all the COVID shots — and more infants and toddlers have never seen the flu … so they likely don't have any immunity." Amy McGorry is a contributing health reporter for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
He is also a hospital epidemiologist.