#flu vaccine
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? Both Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi and First Deputy Commissioner Torian Easterling got their shots this week!
Everyone 6 months and older should get a seasonal flu vaccination each year. When you get vaccinated, you help decrease the risk of you and your family getting sick and needing flu-related medical care.
To find a flu vaccine near you:
Visitnyc.gov/flu
Call 311
Text “flu” to 877877
All New Yorkers should get the flu vaccine, but especially people who pregnant or children younger than 5. They are more likely to get severely sick from the flu.
Seasonal flu vaccines are safe and the most effective way to protect yourself against getting sick.
To maintain your protection, you need a flu vaccine each year. It is best to get vaccinated in the fall, but you can be vaccinated through late spring.
To find a location to get your flu vaccine:
Call 311
Text “flu” to 877877
Everyone 6 months and older should get a seasonal flu vaccination each year. Flu vaccines are safe and the most effective way to protect yourself against getting sick. To find out where you can get a flu shot, visit nyc.gov/flu or call 311.
