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: Kristi Yamaguchi - National Spokesperson; Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi takes her career as a figure skater seriously. In addition, since her victories on "Dancing with the Stars" and experience as an American role model, she has taken on an even more serious role in life—her family.

Influenza can be deadly

On average, about 36,000 die from influenza-related complications each year.¹
The flu can lead to trips to the hospital

On average, more than 226,000 Americans are hospitalized due to influenza and its related complications each year, approximately 20,000 of which are children younger than 5 years of age.^4,5
Influenza can strike anyone

On average, 1 out of 5 Americans suffer from influenza each year.^7,8
Protect yourself – get a flu shot

Everyone 6 months of age and older is recommended for an annual flu shot.^1,2
You can’t get the flu from the flu shot

The flu shot does not contain any of the live virus, so it is impossible to get the flu from the vaccine.

The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

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