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Date:11/13/2007

enefits for the community by protecting all of us, especially those most at risk," said Betsy Hubbard of the Immunization Program at Public Health - Seattle & King County. "The influenza vaccine protects people by reducing the risk of contracting influenza and reducing its severity, and the vaccine also protects those who cannot get immunized, such as infants and adults with weakened immune systems, by reducing influenza among their contacts."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though the influenza season varies year to year, it can last as late as May. In Seattle, last year the influenza season peaked between mid February and mid March. This is why receiving a vaccination in December, or even later, can still be beneficial.

Influenza is a contagious disease that can lead to serious complications, hospitalization or even death. For those who have not already been vaccinated, getting an influenza vaccination now is especially important, because, during the holiday season, people gather with their loved ones. Most healthy adults can spread the influenza virus beginning one day before they feel sick and usually continue to be contagious for about five days after, which means the virus can spread to close contacts, such as loved ones and co-workers. In fact, each year more than 200,000 people in the United States (US) are hospitalized and an average of about 36,000 die from influenza and its complications. It is important for Seattle-area residents to get vaccinated, especially as influenza remains a risk well beyond the holiday shopping season.

An influenza vaccination is especially important for people at high risk for complications from influenza and those who live with and care for them. For a complete list of high-risk groups, visit: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/immunization/fluseason.htm.

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