It s not too late to get a flu shot this flu season. Because flu activity in Hawaii has been lower than the same period last year, that may lull people into a false sense of security that they can t and won t get the flu. Or because they already got the flu this season, some people think that they can t get it again. In Hawaii, the flu season runs through April, although sporadic cases and even outbreaks can occur throughout the year. Nationally, during 14 of the last 18 years, the flu season peaked in January or later.
Flu vaccine is made from killed influenza viruses.
These cannot give you the flu. However, if you get the flu shot but still get the flu, you are likely to be far less sick than you would have been without the protection. Also, your chances of severe complications and death are greatly reduced. I got a flu shot once, and still got sick. This can happen, but your illness wasn t caused by the flu shot .