4.4K views · 703 reactions | The flu vaccine prevents millions of doctor’s visits – yours could be one of them. #GetItGotItGood | NC Department of Health and Human Services | Facebook

We’re in a heavy Influenza A season right now and this is how the flu can affect the brain and nervous system - not just your lungs. Neurologic complications can include: • Encephalopathy / encephalitis • Seizures • Acute necrotizing encephalopathy • ADEM • Guillain-Barré syndrome • Transverse myelitis • Increased stroke risk Important question: 👉 Does the flu vaccine lower neurologic risk? The evidence says yes - indirectly and, in some cases, directly: • Preventing flu = preventing its compli

425K views · 8K reactions | Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from flu. Your flu vaccine can also help protect essential workers against flu and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients. Help prevent flu this season; roll your sleeve up for your annual flu vaccine. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2GiEAwN. | CDC | Facebook