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SPOTLIGHT: Six Reasons You Should Get the Flu Shot This Year
SEPTEMBER 2021 It’s more important than ever to get the flu shot this year. Here are 6 reasons why: Common misconception: “The flu shot gives you the flu.” This is UNTRUE. LEARN MORE Download our 6 Reasons you Should get the Flu Shot graphic here! About the Flu Shot The flu shot doesn’t ‘kick in’ immediately. It takes about two weeks …