ALLIANCE, Neb. — October has arrived in western Nebraska, bringing cooler temperatures, changing leaves and an important reminder — flu season is right around the corner.
In a special edition of the Box Butte Briefing, Panhandle Post’s Olivia Hasenauer sits down with Mikayla from Dave’s Pharmacy to talk about flu vaccinations, why timing matters and why October is a good time to make getting your flu shot a priority.
During the conversation, Mikayla discusses why people may want to consider getting vaccinated in October, allowing time for protection to build before flu activity increases and before families begin gathering for the holidays.
The discussion also covers common questions surrounding the flu vaccine and the importance of thinking beyond your own health. Influenza can spread through families, schools, workplaces and communities, making prevention especially important as people begin spending more time indoors and gathering with family and friends.For those who still have questions about the flu shot, Mikayla also discusses what patients should know and reminds viewers that their local pharmacist can be a convenient resource for questions about vaccinations, medications and other health needs.And while the focus of the conversation is flu season, Mikayla and Olivia take a few minutes to look ahead to the holidays. Mikayla shares some of the new items arriving at Dave’s Pharmacy and a few ideas for stocking stuffers — another reminder that the holiday season will be here before we know it.
But before the holiday rush begins, the message is simple: October is a great time to check getting your flu shot off your list.
Dave’s Pharmacy serves Box Butte County with locations in Alliance and Hemingford.
Watch the complete special edition of the Box Butte Briefing with Mikayla from Dave’s Pharmacy to learn more about flu shots, why timing matters and how you can prepare for the upcoming flu season.
Dave’s Pharmacy is a sponsor of the Box Butte Briefing, a Panhandle Post series featuring conversations about the people, businesses, organizations and issues important to Box Butte County.