The Flu Costs Us All
Immunize Against the Flu. EVERY YEAR. EVERY BODY.
It is difficult to predict the timing, severity, and length of the influenza season from one year to another. The best protection for you and your family is to get your annual flu vaccine.
The annual economic impact on influenza season is astounding $87 billion per year:
- $16.3 billion in loss of earnings
- $10.4 billion in direct employer costs
- 70 million employee work days lost
- 31.4 million outpatient visits
- 3.1 million hospitalized days
To prevent unexpected flu-related costs, get your flu vaccine today! For more information about the cost of flu treatment visit: www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/childrens-flu-costly.htm