The beginning of fall means that flu season is right around the corner. Flu season is September through May, and the best way to protect yourself and your family is to get your flu shot early, before the flu starts to spread in your community. People who are at higher risk of having serious flu complications are: ■ Young children. ■ People who are pregnant. ■ People with certain chronic health conditions, like asthma, diabetes, and heart or lung disease. ■ People who are age 65 and older. Everyone ages 6 months and older should get their annual flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children 6 months to 8 years old who receive the flu shot for the first time should receive two doses four weeks apart. Pregnant people are encouraged to get the flu shot as part of their prenatal care. Pregnant people have a higher chance of having severe flu illness than those who are not pregnant and are the same age. The flu shot can be given at any time during pregnancy, and it gives the baby antibodies against the flu. For added protection, it is also recommended that the entire family get their flu shots. The flu shot is free and easy to get. We recommend that you get your flu shot with your primary care doctor, since you will have the chance to talk to your doctor and ask questions. Children must get their flu shot from their primary care provider. Adult Alliance members have the option to get their flu shot at a pharmacy without a referral. Follow us on Facebook! Find us at facebook.com/TheAllianceForHealth. Alliance members ages 7 to 24 months who get their two flu shot doses between September 2022 and May 2023 will be entered into a monthly raffle for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card! FOR MORE INFORMATION, you can visit the Alliance website at www.thealliance.health or CDC at cdc.gov/flu. Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season Living Healthy LIVING HEALTHY is published for the members and community partners of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, 1600 Green Hills Road, Suite 101, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, telephone 831-430-5500 or 800-700-3874, ext. 5505, website www.thealliance.health. Information in LIVING HEALTHY comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Communications Project Specialist Randi Motson Quality and Health Programs Supervisors Desirre Herrera and Mao Moua www.thealliance.health
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