Flu season is here.

Lexington wants to keep cases down and people healthy.

The health department hosted a flu shot clinic at Central Baptist Church yesterday.

More from there.

And tonight's look at medical news.

So this year, we have ten lab confirmed cases.

Last year, we had roughly around 3500 reported lab cases.

And so we really do not want to get to those numbers again this year.

So to prevent that from happening, we are really encouraging everyone to come and get their flu shot.

We are having our annual free Wi-Fi Nick event.

We have this every year at this around this time.

It is important because we want to protect Lexington and help Lexington be well.

This flu season.

So anyone that is from the age of six months and older, we recommend that you come here and get your vaccination.

Do not be afraid of getting the vaccination.

It's just like getting any other shot that you receive.

The only difference is, is this is going to help protect you, your loved ones, people around you from getting sick.

This will help lessen the effects from the flu virus.

After receiving your flu shot vaccination, you can expect to have slight pain in the injection area, but that should be the only symptom that you have.

May have a little bit of tiredness.

Nothing abnormal.

You're unable to make it to the free flu clinic.

You can always go to our clinic at the Lexington County Health Department and make a same day appointment.

Monday through Thursday.

This will only be for uninsured individuals.

However, if you are an insured person, you can always reach out to your provider or a pharmacy to get your vaccination.

Doctors do want to remind people that it is safe to have the flu shot at the same time as the COVID 19 shot, but with one shot in each arm.