- Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death.
- You can spread the flu to your family, friends, and co-workers if you are not vaccinated against it.
- If you are around an infant under 6 months of age, you can give them the flu, and there is no flu shot for infants under 6 months of age.
- You will save your sick days at work/school.
