The goal for individuals, especially those at high risk of developing complications from influenza, is to receive a sea-sonal flu vaccination before influenza activity is taking place in the community. In Kansas, there is ongoing influenza activity at this time, so the sooner individuals receive their seasonal flu vaccination, the better.
Despite all of the news about H1N1 flu, it is still important for people – especially the elderly and other high-risk groups – to receive the seasonal flu vaccine, which will be available much earlier this year.