Everything patients need to know about the flu season and vaccine this year from Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Acting Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease. Dr. Daskalakis shares who should get the flu vaccine, when the ideal timing is and how vaccination protects individuals and their loved ones. Dr. Daskalakis also provides an overview of the new vaccines for RSV and COVID and debunks common misconceptions about them and the flu vaccine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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?Find out where to get a flu shot in your area: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

?️ Check out CDC's flu tracker via the "Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update", here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm

? For up-to-date information on flu activity, access CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm

? #PSA: Getting an annual flu shot is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick. Preventing the spread of influenza and keeping your vaccinations up-to-date help protect you and your loved ones during the holiday season.

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