10/12/2026
ππ MISSISSIPPI, IT'S TIME TO ROLL UP OUR SLEEVES!
When Is the Best Time to Get Your Flu Shot? The Time Is NOW!
October is here, and flu season is approaching! At Healthy Together Mississippi, we believe healthier families build stronger communities. One simple step toward protecting yourself and those you love is getting your annual flu vaccine. β€οΈ
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Why October? Health experts recommend getting vaccinated by the end of October for the best protection heading into flu season.
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Who should get vaccinated? Everyone ages 6 months and older, with rare exceptions.
π΅πΎ Who needs extra protection? Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
β³ Why not wait? It takes approximately two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop protection.
π₯ Where can you go? Check with your healthcare provider, local pharmacy, community health center, or county health department.
π Let's protect Mississippiβone family, one neighborhood, and one community at a time!
π Read the USA TODAY article:
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