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In 2017, over 80,000 died from flu-related illnesses in the U.S., and 900,000 were hospitalized. Yet less than half of Americans get flu shots every year... some because they don't think they need it, others who say the vaccine doesn't work (or just fear "the needle").
But as Surgeon General Jerome Adams recently noted, "Flu vaccinations save lives. That's why it's so important for everyone 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine every year."
NPR.com shares five reasons why the naysayers should reconsider their opinion about flu shots:
If your company provides free in-house flu shots, make sure your employees are aware of the benefits. Otherwise, family doctors often offer the vaccine as part of an annual wellness exam or office visit... so encourage plan members to take advantage of it!