01/05/2026
Another friendly reminder this new year...
🤧 Flu activity is still rising across Atlanta.
Public health data shows increasing flu cases and hospitalizations nationwide, with children among the most affected groups this season.
🧒 Children under 5 — especially infants and toddlers — are at higher risk for flu-related complications because their immune systems are still developing.
💉 Is it too late to get the flu vaccine?
No. The CDC recommends flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older as long as flu viruses are circulating. Even later in the season, vaccination can still reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and complications.
⏱️ It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection, which means getting vaccinated now can still offer meaningful benefit during peak flu months (December-February).
If your child hasn’t received their flu shot yet, it’s not too late to talk with your pediatrician about getting your children protected. ☎️(404) 252-4611
https://bit.ly/SandySpringsPediatrics
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