By Ta’Leah Van Sistine, community reporter/editor
Flu season is fast approaching and Prevea Health, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are encouraging everyone to get their flu shot as soon as possible.
A recent press release from the trio stressed that vaccination against the flu is crucial, especially amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and spread of the delta variant which have contributed to a decrease in available hospital beds.
Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health. said getting vaccinated for both COVID-19 and the flu is one of the most important steps people can take for their own health, the health of their loved ones and the health of their community.
“Just as vaccination is the most effective tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19, it is the most effective tool in preventing the spread of flu,” Rai said.
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