State health officials say it’s not too late for a flu shot
The
"December is when flu season historically starts to peak in
The NMDOH reported the first flu cases of the 2017-2018 season in mid-October. Since then, there have been two influenza deaths in
Flu vaccinations are available at state public health offices statewide for insured and uninsured residents while supplies last. Those with Medicaid or other insurance who go to Public Health Offices are asked to bring their insurance card. Flu vaccine also is available from other healthcare providers in your area, such as your doctor or local pharmacies.
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Even if a person thinks they already had the flu this season, it is recommended everyone 6 months and older receive flu vaccine. The flu vaccine protects against multiple strains of flu that may be circulating at any given time, and people can get infected with more than one type of flu during the season. The NMDOH also recommends that people ask their healthcare provider or pharmacist if they need the pneumococcal vaccine which can be given at the same time as flu vaccine. Influenza frequently causes types of pneumonia that can be prevented by the pneumococcal vaccine.
Flu vaccination is highly recommended for the high-risk groups that include pregnant women (any trimester) and up to two weeks post-partum; children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old; people age 65 and older; people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, and lung or heart disease; and those with immunosuppression from medication or disease; people who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities; people who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including healthcare personnel and caregivers of babies younger than 6 months;
To find out more about flu vaccination clinics throughout
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