Milwaukee leaders are urging people to get the flu vaccine. County health officials say too many people have not been vaccinated and turnout was low last year. “Last year, only 37% of Milwaukee County residents received a flu shot, which is down from previous years and mirrors our current trends.” We are seeing vaccination rates go down,” Crowley said. So far this year, 6.4% of Wisconsin residents have received a shot in the arm, with people 65 and older being the most vaccinated, health experts said. “This year’s flu season is expected to be moderately severe, similar to last season, with estimates likely to peak in late December or early January.” Similarly, now is the perfect time to get the flu shot, which is why we’re here today,” said Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website called vaccines.gov that can help you find flu shots near you.
MILWAUKEE —
Milwaukee leaders are urging people to get the flu vaccine. County health officials say too many people have not received the vaccine.
Voter turnout was low last year. County Executive David Crowley got a flu shot Thursday in hopes of encouraging others to do the same.
“Last year, only 37% of Milwaukee County residents received a flu shot. This is down from previous years and mirrors the trend of declining flu vaccination rates across the nation. Crowley said.
So far this year, 6.4% of Wisconsin residents have been shot in the arm. In Milwaukee County, people 65 and older have received the most vaccinations. Health experts say now is the best time to get vaccinated, given the potentially severe flu season ahead.
“Estimates suggest that this year’s flu season will be moderately severe, similar to last season, with a peak likely in late December or early January. For those who are timing their vaccinations, now is the best time to get vaccinated, which is why we are here today,” said Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County. the doctor said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website called vaccines.gov that can help you find flu shots near you.
