The best way to knock-out the flu is by getting the flu vaccine at any NYC Health + Hospitals facility or at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi|North Central Bronx. Like an evil villain attacking a superhero, the flu can make even the healthiest New Yorkers seriously ill. So, everyone aged 6 months and older should get the flu vaccine every year. The vaccine is updated every year to protect you against new viruses. Anyone can get the flu. But some people are more likely to developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. These high-risk groups include: pregnant women; children younger than 5 years; adults 65 years and older; and people living in nursing homes or other care facilities. Protection from the flu vaccination takes about 2 weeks after you get your shot, so make plans to get vaccinated early, before flu season begins.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND COMPLICATIONS OF THE FLU? The flu usually comes on suddenly. Common symptoms include:
Fever Chills Fatigue
body aches sore throat headache
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