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Even if you’ve never gotten the vaccination before, experts say, do it this year.

“THIS YEAR, IF WE DON’T DO THINGS RIGHT, THE FLU HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TAKE A MUCH GREATER TOLL.”

Wearing masks, washing hands, and keeping six feet away from other people to avoid COVID-19 are measures you can take that will also help protect you from flu. But some will still get the flu, and COVID-19 is still with us.

That’s number 1. RTFA for more reasons why…if you really need more reasons. My wife and I got our annual flu shots 2 weeks ago.