LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -
Flu season began in
October but Lufkin health officials say its not too late to get a flu shot
In the months of December,
January and February doctors see an increase in flu activity in Texas.
Health officials say it's important for young
children and the elderly to get a flu shot because they are most susceptible to
the virus.
"Flu shots are the
very best way to prevent the flu, it's not too late to get it, it takes about
two weeks for the total benefit of the shot to be active in your body,"
said Doris Weatherford, RN,MSN, CDE, Director of Infection Control, Woodland
Heights.
Health officials say flu shots are readily
available are local pharmacies and your doctor's office.
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