FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 7, 2011) – With winter respiratory viruses circulating and family and friends gathering for the holidays, now is a great time to consider getting a flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones. 

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health offers flu vaccine for children, teens and adults at its Immunization Clinic.  Both the injection and nasal spray variety is available. Parents do need to make an appointment to have themselves or a child vaccinated. 

“This is National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 4-10, 2011) which serves as an important reminder that it is not too late to get your flu vaccine,” says Allen County Health Commissioner Deborah McMahan, MD.  “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against flu.

“There is plenty of vaccine this year and there are more choices than ever, both in terms of where to get vaccinated and what vaccine to get.” 

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – December 4, 2011 – Super Shot is observing NIVW by reminding families that the Centers for Disease Control  recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older.  Flu season usually peaks in January and February but can last as late as May.   

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the body’s immune response to fully kick in. So,  Super Shot  asks parents to immunize their children now before the holiday season. The organization also encourages children and their families to fight the flu by using these simple steps:  

• Wash your hands often. 
• Cover your cough.
• If you’re sick, stay home.
• Get a flu shot!