About.com Health: Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor The last thing you need right now -- in the midst of holiday shopping, baking, and celebrating -- is to come down with the flu. So if you haven't gotten your annual flu shot yet, what are you waiting for? This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and we've teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control to make sure all your flu shot questions are answered. In addition to the links below, visit cdc.gov/flu for info straight from the CDC, and join us on Twitter this Thursday, December 8th, at 1pm ET for a chat about all things flu. You'll find us at @aboutcomhealth, or search for #NIVW. Everything You Need to Know Should you get the nasal spray vaccine? Can the flu shot give you the flu? All your most pressing questions about the influenza vaccine are answered here. How the CDC is Working to Protect Us from the Flu Why Healthy People Need Flu Shots Treating the Flu If You Have Asthma See More About:  flu symptoms  staying healthy  flu vaccines Where Should You Get Your Flu Shot? Flu shots are no longer solely available in your doctor's office. Places like airports, pharmacies, and "big box" stores are also offering flu vaccination provided by trained professionals. Learn if this might be a good option for you and your family. Is the Flu Shot Safe for Egg Allergies? Flu First Aid See More About:  flu vaccines  influenza  vaccine safety Should You Get a Flu Shot If You Have Cancer? Coming down with the flu can be life-threatening for people with weakened immune systems, like cancer patients. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you haven't yet received a flu shot. Flu Shots and Immunosuppressants: Do They Mix? Flu Shots Help Prevent COPD Exacerbation Reducing Flu Risk for Cancer Patients See More About:  influenza  chemotherapy  vaccine side effects The Flu Shot and Pregnancy If you're pregnant, it's not just your own health you're thinking about, but your baby's, too. That's why it's extra important that you get a flu shot if you're expecting. Treating a Cold or Flu in Pregnancy Vaccine Options for Kids See More About:  flu in pregnancy  vaccines in pregnancy  illness in pregnancy Health Ads Health Department of Health Health Info Online County Health Flu Buy Health Company Featured Articles Holidays Without Kids Gluten and ADHD How Not to Dread a Colonoscopy Low-Cholesterol Holiday Eating Help a Friend with Social Anxiety Signs of Caregiver Burnout   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement