Flu season is here again, and while it’s almost never too late to get a flu shot, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals receive their flu vaccinations early in the fall — ideally no later than the end of October. People need a flu vaccine every fall because influenza mutates each year. It takes two weeks for the immune system to fully respond to the vaccine, so it’s important to plan accordingly and get vaccinated before an increase in flu activity starts in our community.
Pharmacists Len McCook and his wife, Janie, who own McCook’s Pharmacy, at 23630 Highway 80 East in Statesboro, can personally attest to the importance of the vaccine and are urging local residents to get their flu shots — the sooner, the better. That’s because getting vaccinated remains the first and most important step to staying well.
“While there’s no guarantee a vaccine will prevent you coming down with the flu, it still gives you the best chance to avoid getting sick if you come in contact with the flu virus,” Len McCook said…