Increases in flu activity are expected to rise in the upcoming weeks as influenza season gets underway. 

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a yearly influenza vaccine. 

The best time to get the flu vacccine is BEFORE flu season kicks in. 

Remember it takes about 2 weeks for your body’s immune response to fully kick in after vaccination. 

People who are at greater risk of complications from the flu include:  young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart & lung disease and those 65 years of age and older. 


 Call the Hancock County Health  Department for more information at 304-564-3343.