Even the healthiest of people should be vaccinated. If you aren’t convinced you need to protect yourself, consider the need to protect your family, friends, co-workers — even strangers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like babies and young children, older people, and people with certain chronic health conditions.
Remember to ask for your flu vaccination at your next appointment; otherwise, schedule with urgent care or retail provider.