Everyone 6 months and older, especially:
Older adults (65+)
Pregnant women
Young children
People with chronic health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease)
Healthcare workers and caregivers
Let the provider know if you're sick, have allergies (especially to eggs or latex), or had a previous reaction to a flu shot.
No special preparation is needed, but wearing a short-sleeved shirt can help.
Mild side effects may include:
Soreness or redness at the injection site
Low fever or muscle aches
Tiredness
These side effects usually go away within 1–2 days.
Serious side effects are extremely rare.
It takes about 2 weeks after the shot for your body to develop full protection, so it's best to get vaccinated early in flu season (typically around September to October).
Everyone 6 months and older, especially:
Older adults (65+)
Pregnant women
Young children
People with chronic health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease)
Healthcare workers and caregivers
Let the provider know if you're sick, have allergies (especially to eggs or latex), or had a previous reaction to a flu shot.
No special preparation is needed, but wearing a short-sleeved shirt can help.
Mild side effects may include:
Soreness or redness at the injection site
Low fever or muscle aches
Tiredness
These side effects usually go away within 1–2 days.
Serious side effects are extremely rare.
It takes about 2 weeks after the shot for your body to develop full protection, so it's best to get vaccinated early in flu season (typically around September to October).