Harris Teeter cares about each of the communities in which we are located, and we plan to offer a convenient Flu Shot Clinics again this year in each of our Pharmacy stores.

FAST FACTS ABOUT THE FLU

• You can’t get the flu from the flu shot.
• You need a flu shot once each year because the virus strains may change every year.
• Influenza is a bad disease with a good vaccine. Get your annual flu shot.
• It takes about two weeks for the full effect of the vaccine to be developed in each person’s body.
• Flu season in the United States generally begins in late December early January and extends through March.
• Last year, Americans missed more than 52 million workdays because of the flu (National Center for Health Statistics).
• Influenza is a respiratory illness that should not be confused with a cold or stomach ailment.
• Symptoms of influenza include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.
• Influenza is a contagious viral infection that can affect anyone, anywhere.
• People over 65 and those with chronic illness are at higher risk for complications of the flu such as pneumonia.
• Must be 4 years old or older to qualify for a flu shot
• If pregnant or nursing, consult with your Physician before getting the flu shot. 

Courtesy of the American Lung Association of Minnesota and BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota.