Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu (influenza) vaccine every season with rare exceptions, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Getting the flu vaccine is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of serious complications from influenza. They include:
Flu complications include:
Flu season in the Philippines is from June to November. The Department of Health (DOH) recommends getting the flu vaccination from February to June.
Consult your doctor for more information on flu vaccination. Get your flu vaccine at the participating Watsons branch near you.
References: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm. Accessed 18 March 2022 https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm. Accessed 18 March 2022 https://doh.gov.ph/Health-Advisory/Influenza. Accessed 18 March 2022
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