#NJFightsFlu

Flu vaccination is recommended annually for those 6 months of age and older. With COVID-19 and RSV creating a triple threat of respiratory illness this season, protecting yourself and your family is more important than ever.

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.
• Two other respiratory illnesses, COVID-19 and RSV, pose additional threats this fall and winter.
• Fortunately, there are safe and effective vaccines available for all three illnesses to protect yourself and the people around you.
• Talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional or your local pharmacist for more information on ways to fight flu – and COVID and RSV too.