1. Reduced Risk of Getting Sick
The most obvious benefit of a flu shot is that it helps to reduce the risk of getting sick. It’s estimated that getting the flu shot can reduce your risk of getting the flu by around 70-90%, which is a huge reduction in risk. You are also helping to keep the people around you safe, helping to reduce the spread of the virus.
2. Better Immune System
Getting the flu shots also helps to make your body develop a better immune system. Every time you get a flu shot, your body is exposed to the virus (but in a controlled, safe environment) and gets better at fighting it off in the future. Studies have even shown that flu shots can help to prevent up to six other illnesses, such as bronchitis, ear infections, and pneumonia.
3. Prevents Hospitalization
The flu can be serious and can even lead to hospitalization in some cases. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year the flu sends over 140,000 people to the hospital. Getting a flu shot can help to reduce your risk of being hospitalized due to the virus.
4. Cost-Effective
The costs of getting the flu shot in the United States are generally quite affordable, even free in some cases. The Affordable Care Act requires that insurance companies cover flu shots with no co-pay, and many retail pharmacies, like Walgreens and CVS, offer free or low-cost shots. And if that isn’t enough, you could use your FSA or HSA accounts to cover the cost.
So as you can see, there are plenty of positive benefits associated with getting a flu shot. Taking the time to get your flu shot each year can be beneficial to your health and the health of those around you. So make sure to make time in your busy schedule to get your flu shot this fall.
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