Act now: Get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 – The Loop – University of Iowa Health Care

With winter at the doorstep and most gatherings taking place inside, respiratory viruses have begun to spread more rapidly.

In Iowa, across the country, and around the world, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 numbers have risen drastically in recent weeks, which has only been intensified by gatherings for Thanksgiving.

Getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from this rapid spread.

The flu and COVID-19 have created major issues for countries around the world this year.

Earlier this month, the Puerto Rico department of health declared a flu epidemic after reaching 900 hospitalizations and 30,000 cases of the flu.

China has caught the attention of the World Health Organization as it experiences a surge in infections caused by an overlap in respiratory viruses like the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

In Iowa, flu and COVID-19 cases are rising sharply as the peak of respiratory season inches closer for the U.S. While Iowas numbers are not as high as the activity in southern states, Iowa currently has the most flu cases in the Midwest.

There is still time get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 to protect yourself from respiratory viruses this season.

Friday, Dec. 1, is the final day of UI Health Cares mandatory employee and volunteer flu vaccination campaign. Its quick and easy for employees and volunteers to receive their flu vaccination from the University Employee Health Clinic (UEHC) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The flu vaccination is safe and effective. Thousands of UI Health Care employees have already joined the fight against the flu and COVID-19 by getting vaccinated this respiratory virus season.

Dont push off participating in this years campaign any longer, get vaccinated to become a 2023 Flu Fighter!

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