Get Your Flu Vaccine on Your Schedule in Cape May County, NJ
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a yearly flu vaccine is an effective preventive measure for most adults and children. As the best-known defense against seasonal influenza, it prevents countless illnesses, medical visits, complications, and hospitalizations. Flu shots are especially important for individuals who have a chronic health condition—such as heart disease, diabetes, or asthma—that can increase the risk of serious influenza complications.
If you are ready to roll up your sleeve and get your annual flu vaccine, you are welcome to visit Cape Regional Urgent Care at your convenience. The knowledgeable and friendly team at our walk-in clinic in Cape May County, New Jersey, offers a full slate of non-emergency health services and preventive care, including seasonal flu shots for patients three and older. Unlike many pharmacy chains and grocery stores, our practice is staffed with board-certified physicians who have more than 150 years of combined clinical experience. In sum, you are in good hands with Cape Regional Urgent Care.
What Happens if You Skip a Year?
Influenza viruses are constantly changing. Based on the findings of extensive research, scientists formulate a new flu vaccine each year to combat the viral strains that are expected to be most prevalent in the coming months. For this reason, last year’s flu shot is unlikely to be fully effective against this year’s flu strains. And even if it were, the protection provided by a flu vaccine declines over time. To ensure the best defense against influenza, most experts agree that everyone should be vaccinated annually.
After a flu shot, it can take up to two weeks for your body to build immunity to the influenza virus. As far as timing, the CDC suggests getting vaccinated each year by the end of October. Despite your best intentions, however, life sometimes has other plans. No worries! As long as the influenza virus is still circulating in earnest, the latest flu vaccine will be available at Cape Regional Urgent Care.
Why not stop by today and get your flu vaccine while you are still thinking about it? Located in Cape May County, NJ, Cape Regional Urgent Care is a convenient option for area residents and visitors alike.
