Flu continues to spread in DC and across the country, but it’s not too late to protect yourself. If you haven’t already, get your flu vaccine today.Everyone 6 months and older – including pregnant people – are recommended to get a yearly flu vaccine.
Most people only need 1 dose of flu vaccine for the season, but some young children (between 6 months and 8 years old) may need 2 doses for the best protection against serious flu illness. Those children who need 2 doses should get their first dose as soon as possible.
The Flu Can Cause Serious Illness, Hospitalization and Even Death – The flu is more than just a bad cold. It can be very serious and even deadly. Read some of the stories from families foverer changed due to the flu.
People at Risk of Serious Flu – Everyone is at risk of flu, even healthy people. And serious problems can happen to people of all ages. But some people are at even higher risk than others for serious complications if they get the flu virus. Those people include:
- People 65 years and older
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease)
- Pregnant people
- Children younger than 5 years
Visit our flu page for more information and resources for the 2023-24 flu season. And visit our other pages for more information on COVID-19 and RSV.