Protect yourself against the upcoming flu season by getting a flu shot.
A drive-thru flu shot clinic is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, 2051 N. State St.
There is no out-of-pocket cost for participants and it only takes a few minutes to get vaccinated. To help keep the line moving, please wear clothing where your shoulder is easily exposed.
A flu shot is recommended for those 6 months of age and older because any flu infection can carry a risk of serious complications, even among healthy children and adults, according to a CHC/SEk news release.
Those especially at risk from flu are young children, older adults and people with certain chronic health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes.
High-dose flu vaccine will be available for those 65 and older. Studies show that the high-dose vaccine is more effective than the standard-dose vaccine in older adults.
The CHC/SEK offers an inactivated flu vaccine that cannot cause flu.
The most common side effects from the flu shots are soreness, reness, tenderness or swelling where the shot was given. Low-grade fever, headache, and muscle aches also may occur. These reactions usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days as your body builds immunity.
Flu vaccines and good hand hygiene are still the go-to recommendations for prevention. It’s also good to stay away from others when you are sick.
