It’s never too late to get your flu shot.
National Influenza Vaccination Week runs between December 6 and 12 and serves as a reminder to stay protected in the winter months.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services says although flu season activity peaks between December and February, but flu activity can last up to as late as May.
“As we celebrate the holiday with family and friends, it is important to protect each other by decreasing the possibility of spreading the flu,” said Dr. Matthew Donahue, State Epidemiologist “Influenza can be a life-threatening disease for some, as it can make anyone sick. The single best way to protect against the flu and its spread is to get vaccinated each year.”
Flu viruses change constantly, so flu vaccines are updated each season for protection.
To find a site that offers flu vaccinations, go to vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ and type in your zip code.
