Health officials encourage you to add a flu vaccine to your holiday checklist to help protect your guests this Thanksgiving.
“Many of those close to us need extra protection from the flu, especially our elderly family members and friends, babies, and those with special health conditions,” said Jeanne Ayers, State Health Officer. “Getting your flu vaccine is a very effective and thoughtful way to protect yourself and your guests this holiday season.”
In Wisconsin, there have already been six deaths in September due to flu-related complications. Last year, such complications resulted in 3,500 people being hospitalized and over 600 admitted to the intensive care unit.
Nationally, some 17 million workdays are missed due to the flu.
