FAQ
Why do I need to get vaccinated against the flu each year?
Page last updated 09 April 2020
There are two main reasons for getting a yearly flu vaccine:
- Flu viruses are frequently changing and vaccines may be updated from one season to the next to protect against the most recent and common circulating strains
- A person’s immune protection from influenza vaccination declines over time and annual vaccination is recommended.
Sources & Citations
10. Centers for Disease Control. Key facts about seasonal flu vaccine. Available at: www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm (accessed 11 March 2020).
SPANZ.IFLU.18.04.0165(3)a Date of Preparation- March 2020
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