HEALTH: It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Influenza hospitalizations, illnesses continue to climb.
With Rhode Island now in peak flu season and flu-related hospitalization rates climbing throughout the state, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds all Rhode Islanders that it is not too late to be vaccinated against influenza. “Influenza usually hits Rhode Island the hardest in January and February. This year, flu has been widespread in Rhode Island since early December, which means we could be facing one of the harshest flu seasons we have seen in years,” said Michael Fine, MD, director of HEALTH. “Anyone older than six months of age who has not been vaccinated against the flu should be vaccinated as soon as possible. By getting your flu shot, you are protecting yourself and your loved ones by helping to prevent the …
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2:58 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
@Lauren Costa..go ahead and tell everyone how the little needle was painless..you did go...didn't you? Hmmm? more ›