It's' Not Too Late for That Flu Shot Dickinson County Public
Health (DCPH) joins the Iowa Department of Public Health and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in recognizing
National Influenza Vaccination Week December 4-10. The CDC
established National Influenza Vaccination Week in 2005 to
highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through
the holiday season and beyond. Flu vaccination coverage
traditionally drops off quickly after the end of November
because many people believe getting vaccinated after that time
is too late. “That’s simply not true,” said DCPH Manager Cyndy
Powers. “As long as flu viruses are circulating, people can get
sick. We know flu activity generally peaks in January or
February and lasts into the spring, so it is definitely not too
late to get a vaccination.” It takes about two weeks after
vaccination for the body’s immune response to provide full
protection. “With flu activity increasing and family and friends
gathering for the holidays, now is a great ti