You protected and defended your country, now it’s time to protect and defend yourself and your loved ones against the flu.

Did you know anyone can get the flu. No matter your age or state of health, getting a flu shot is the best thing you can do to protect yourself and those around you this flu season.

Influenza can cause serious illness and death even in the healthiest of people. If you get the flu, you can spread it to your family, friends and colleagues. This puts everyone at risk for severe illness and complications from the virus. The flu vaccine is recommended Every year to get the latest protection.

Because it’s sometimes hard to find the time to get vaccinated, the VA offers the flu vaccine at no charge to enrolled Veterans of the Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

Please remember to have your VA ID ready when you come for your flu vaccination.