Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season, with rare exceptions.
Move with the Mayor® Flu Immunization
Every year, the flu sidelines residents, strains local health systems, and puts vulnerable neighbors at risk, but mayors can help change that story. Through Move with the Mayor®, community leaders nationwide are making flu prevention a point of pride by raising awareness, partnering with local providers, and showing that protecting each other is what strong communities do best.
Find your reason
Flu immunization can help reduce your risk of flu and its potentially serious complications. It may also make illness less severe if you get sick.
Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions.
Protect your health this flu season
Reduce your risk.
Vaccination can lower your chances of getting flu and needing medical care.
5 million medical visits prevented in 2024-2025
Make illness less severe.
If you still get sick, vaccination may make your illness less severe.
4 fewer days in the hospital on average*
*Among vaccinated adults admitted to the intensive care unit in one study.
Support heart health.
People with heart disease face a higher risk of serious flu complications.
About 6x higher risk of hospitalization for a heart attack in the week after a confirmed flu infection*
*Finding from one study of laboratory-confirmed flu infections.
Hear why local leaders get immunized
Lower the chances of getting sick
Showing up for my community
Staying healthy for what matters
Mayors leading the way
From big cities to small towns, these leaders are showing that flu awareness is part of community protection.
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Andre DickensAtlanta, GA -
Tim KellyChattanooga, TN -
Aftab PurevalCincinnati, OH -
Kevin A. BrubakerElyria, OH -
Hattie Portis-JonesFairburn, GA -
Travis StovallGresham, OR -
John McPeekHarrisburg, IL -
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Gary R. McCarthySchenectady, NY
Meet the pharmacists
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Enizabeth Perez-Andujar, PharmDKroger | Atlanta, GA -
Chanelle Felix De Jesus, PharmD, MBASafeway | Auburn, WA -
Kelly Ferris, PharmDWalgreens | Chattanooga, TN -
Amanda Hody, PharmDWalmart | Elyria, OH -
Emmanuel Antwi Boasiako, PharmDCVS | Fairburn, GA -
Lauren Towley-Fuls, PharmDAlbertsons | Gresham, OR -
Tom Stanford, RPhWalmart | Harrisburg, IL -
Jozetta Noel DeJean, PharmD, MBAKroger | Jonesboro, GA -
Jody Sheppard, PharmD, RPhCVS | Schenectady, NY
Take the next step
Ask questions.
Talk with a pharmacist or another healthcare provider if you have concerns.
Get your shot.
Find a pharmacy, clinic, or healthcare provider offering flu immunizations near you.
Share your reason.
Share your reason on social media using #WhatsYourReason to inspire others.
Common Questions
When should I get immunized?
For most people, September and October are generally good times, but vaccination later in the season can still help.
Where can I get a flu shot?
Flu vaccines are available at many pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare providers.
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