The approaching flu season inspires a touch of dread in everyone. Millions of people suffer annually with the flu, which can be a dangerous disease. Each year, the flu and its complications hospitalize between 250,000 and 500,000 Americans and kill almost 20,000. Because of these serious consequences, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends flu immunization.
Few people have any side effects or reactions to the vaccination.
NIH employees are fortunate because they can get flu immunizations free at the worksite and without an appointment. After Nov. 22, immunizations given by appointment only On Campus Clinics Bldg. I - K Oct. 17, Thur. 1 - 2 p.m. L, M Oct. 22, Tues. Oct. 24, Thur.