Published on September 21, 2017
Did you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu shot by the end of October? If you have Marketplace health insurance, your flu shot is free from a provider in your plan’s network. Here are 3 more reasons you should get the flu shot:
3 reasons to get the flu shot
- It helps keep your family and friends healthy: In addition to keeping you healthy, getting vaccinated yourself helps protect people around you, especially those who are more prone to getting sick, like babies, children, and older people.
- It’s a small step to better health and well-being: By protecting yourself from the flu, you may have fewer doctor’s visits and miss less work or school.
- Nobody likes being sick: The flu shot can help protect against unpleasant side effects of the flu, including fever, chills, and fatigue.
Get more information on the 2018 flu season from the CDC.