| For Immediate Release October 1, 2021
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 DHS Encourages Flu Vaccination: Protect Yourself and Those Around You Flu vaccines are now available in Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) this fall. The flu vaccine is another layer of protection to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from a preventable disease. "In the last year, we've learned some valuable lessons about respiratory viruses," said Tom Haupt, DHS Influenza Surveillance Coordinator. "It's critical that we do everything we can to prevent influenza – like getting your flu vaccine. When Wisconsinites work together on good public health behaviors, like vaccination, physical distancing, and hand washing, we can stop the spread of respiratory viruses like influenza. All these actions can prevent some of our most vulnerable friends, families, and neighbors from getting seriously ill from the flu." While it's never too late to get a flu shot, Haupt recommends children and adults get the vaccine now to be protected before flu season gets into full swing. People can get the flu vaccine at the same time as other vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccines, whether it's their first or second dose or a booster. View the entire news release. | 
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