On a recent segment of the “Healthy You” series on NBC10, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Senior Vice President of Health Services and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rodrigo Cerdá discussed the importance of getting a flu shot this year.
Cerdá discussed how flu vaccinations are particularly important this year after last season’s flu season was one of the most severe in a decade. Flu shots are recommended for everyone 6 months or older. People who are at a higher risk like children and seniors are especially encouraged to get a flu shot. Cerda also stressed that most people who get the flu shot experience no side effects, or only mild ones.