AFTON, Wyoming—The Afton VA Clinic team invites enrolled Veterans to stop by for their annual flu shots during normal business hours (Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

To take part, enrolled Veterans simply come to the Afton VA Clinic, at 125 Washington St, then check-in at the front desk with their VA identification. Veterans who have a fever, cough or any other flu-like symptoms should not attend this event. Attendees should consider wearing a shirt with easy access to the shoulder.

Veterans with any questions regarding the drive flu clinics should contact their clinic.

Why get a Flu Shot now?

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body. The composition of flu vaccines has been updated. All flu vaccines will be designed to protect against four different flu viruses. By getting a flu shot, you will be less likely to spread flu to others. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are hospitalized with the flu.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months or older should get a yearly flu shot. Flu can be serious among young children, older adults and those with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes.

For answers to common questions and misunderstandings about the flu, go to following CDC https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm