The Basics
Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu shot (vaccine) every year. The seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu.
For many people, the seasonal flu is a mild illness. But for some people, the flu can lead to:
- Serious infections like pneumonia (“noo-MOHN-yah”)
- Hospitalization
- Death
The flu spreads easily from person to person. When you get the flu shot, you don’t just protect yourself – you also protect the people around you.
