County Executive Mike Hein Urges Residents To Get The Flu Vaccination To Help Prevent Illness
Posted November 15, 2018
Kingston, NY –County Executive Mike Hein and Ulster County Commissioner of Health Dr. Carol Smith wish to remind residents of the importance of receiving their flu vaccination every year. County Executive Hein received his flu vaccination today to demonstrate the importance of preventing the spread of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends annual vaccinations for everyone, six months of age and older. While the exact timing and duration of the flu season can vary, influenza typically increases in October peaks between December and February and decreases in May.
