MILWAUKEE — Officials at Children’s Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin on Friday voiced concerns about lower rates of flu vaccination as the holidays approach.
Speaking to reporters, pediatric cancer Dr. Dave Margolis from Children’s Wisconsin and Prof. Karen MacKinnon from the Medical College of Wisconsin stressed the importance of getting a flu shot as hospitals deal with high numbers of hospitalizations and office visits for RSV, particularly in pediatric care centers.
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“You can immunize with and without a prescription, so anyone over the age of 3, pharmacists can give that flu vaccine to,” MacKinnon said. “Anyone under the age of 3 and over the age of 6 months would just need to have a prescription, but we can help you get your family vaccinated.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive a flu shot every year. The federal vaccines.gov site can help you find a flu vaccine appointment near you; click or tap here for more information.
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