The holiday gift of health
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The holiday season is a very busy time. But there's one gift you can give - to yourself and the people you care for - that only takes a few minutes. And you can get it while you're shopping.
It's a flu vaccination, and you can get it at a lot of places, including malls, drug stores and supermarkets, as well as doctor's offices. It protects you, and helps to keep you from infecting others.
Surgeon General Regina Benjamin:
"Anyone age six months or older can receive a vaccination, including pregnant women. And there's a new high-dose vaccine for older Americans." (8 seconds)
There are some choices - the standard shot, a new version with a shorter needle, and a nasal spray.
"When you think about it, your flu vaccination is the nicest holiday gift. It's the gift of health." (5 seconds)