Pregnant moms, get a flu shot now and protect your child!

According to a study led by Mark C. Steinhoff, MD, at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University, a mom can protect her baby for up to 6 months by getting a flu shot while pregnant.

"Our study shows that a newborn's risk of infection can be greatly reduced by vaccinating Mom during pregnancy. It's a two-for-one benefit," Steinhoff says in a news release. "Infants under six months have the highest rates of hospitalization from influenza among children in the U.S."

Because a child under 6 months of age cannot get a flu shot and it takes at least 2 flu shots to be fully effective, there is a time gap where the child is unprotected. See the rest of the story here.

Passport Health locations have new shipments of the influenza vaccine already and have begun administering flu shots nationwide. To locate the Passport Health office nearest to you please go to: www.passporthealthusa.com/locations