#NJFightsFlu: You Can Do It Too!

Get yourself and your family vaccinated! A yearly flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. #FightFluCDC

Flu vaccination is recommended annually for those 6 months of age and older. Protecting yourself and your family is more important than ever this flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

What You Need to Know

Flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
Flu symptoms include: cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue or tiredness.
Flu season runs from fall through spring, with the peak flu activity typically from December through February.
The flu vaccine is safe and it does not cause the flu.
The best way to prevent flu is to get the flu shot each year. Talk to a doctor, nurse, clinic staff or pharmacist to get the shot.
For even greater protection, the flu shot and the new updated COVID booster shot can safely be given at the same time.