5 Reasons To Get A Flu Shot Every Year

For Those With Chronic Medical Conditions

It is even more important for individuals who have chronic medical conditions to be protected from the flu each year. Influenza can make many conditions worse, such as asthma, HIV/AIDS, chronic lung disease, heart disease, blood disorders, kidney disorders, cerebral palsy, cancer, and liver conditions.

It is also crucial to know some chronic or immune system compromising conditions prevent the individual who has them from receiving the flu vaccine. Due to this, it becomes even more important for those around them who can receive the vaccine each year to do so. This not only protects them, but the immunocompromised individuals as well.

Continue reading to learn about flu shot protection.