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It's hard to believe it's almost that time, but flu season (usually considered to begin in October) is coming fast. Recent information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention can help employers and employees prepare:

The CDC just put out its 2015 “Key Facts,” and their headline statement says it all: “The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.”

The site provides an incredible amount of useful information, including:

“Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.”

“How do flu vaccines work? Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season.”

“Who should get vaccinated this season? Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season.”

“Who Should Not Be Vaccinated? Different flu vaccines are approved for use in different groups of people. Factors that can determine a person's suitability for vaccination, or vaccination with a particular vaccine, include a person's age, health (current and past) and any relevant allergies, including an egg allergy.”

“When should I get vaccinated? Flu vaccination should begin soon after vaccine becomes available, if possible by October. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even in January or later.”

Other highlights include tips on types of vaccines, vaccine benefits, effectiveness, and more.