Flu Season is Coming!

Stay Healthy This Fall: Schedule Your Flu Vaccine with MACT Today!

As the crisp autumn air arrives and the leaves begin to change, another familiar season is just around the corner: flu season. While we welcome cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice, the influenza virus is one seasonal guest we can all do without.

At MACT, your health is our top priority. That's why we're encouraging everyone in our community to take the single most effective step to prevent the flu: getting your annual flu vaccine.

Why the Flu Shot is Your Best Defense

It’s easy to mistake the flu for a bad cold, but influenza is a serious respiratory illness that can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization, and worse. Symptoms often come on suddenly and can include:

• Fever or feeling feverish/chills

• Cough

• Sore throat

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Muscle or body aches

• Headaches

• Fatigue (tiredness)

The flu vaccine is a safe and proven way to protect yourself and those around you. When you get vaccinated, you’re not just keeping yourself healthy—you're also helping to protect the most vulnerable members of our community, such as young children, older adults, and individuals with chronic health conditions.

Common Questions & Facts

"Can the flu shot give me the flu?"

This is a common myth. The viruses in the flu shot are either inactivated (killed) or weakened, meaning they cannot cause the flu. You might experience mild side effects like soreness at the injection site or a low-grade fever, which are signs that your immune system is building protection.

"Do I really need it every year?"

Yes! Flu viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine is updated each year to protect against the strains that research suggests will be most common. Your protection from the previous year’s vaccine also declines over time.

Schedule Your Flu Vaccine at MACT Today!

Getting your flu shot is quick, easy, and one of the best things you can do for your health this season. Appointments are now available at MACT.

Don’t wait for the flu to start spreading. Be proactive and get protected early!

To schedule your appointment, please call your local MACT Medical Clinic, link to all of our clinic locations below.

Slots fill up quickly as the season progresses, so we encourage you to book yours soon. Let’s work together to keep our community safe and healthy this fall and winter.

In good health,

Your Health Team at MACT