CDC says flu mist vaccination is ineffective
The CDC is recommending people to not get the flu mist vaccination this flu season. It says that form of the vaccine is not very effective this year.
Doctors do recommend getting the flu vaccination in the form of a shot.
A representative from the Columbia/Boone County Health Department says flu season in mid-Missouri usually starts in October and lasts until late spring.
The Columbia Boone County Health Department is offering free flu vaccination shots to children 6 months to 18 years-old. Boone County schools will also be offering free vaccines to students.
