People Who Work Closely With Others Need a Flu Shot Healthcare workers, policemen, firemen, caregivers and others who work closely with people on a daily basis need to get a flu shot. A large proportion of high risk individuals have conditions such as asthma, bronchitis or cancer, that make if difficult for the flu vaccine to work effectively. This is why it is especially important for people around them, such as caregivers and medical personnel, to be vaccinated. Children and teenagers on long-term aspirin therapy, which could put them at risk for getting the flu. Flu season begins in November and lasts through March, so now is a good time to get a flu shot.
Influenza kills thousands of people, mostly elderly, and affects millions of others every year.
Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, fatigue, sore throat and a dry hacking cough. Keep in mind, it takes about two weeks after you receive a flu shot to develop protection against influenza. It's your best defense.