Up To Date

Prepare For Influenza Season During A Pandemic: Get A Flu Shot

By Steve Kraske,

Published September 30, 2020 at 3:11 PM CDT

Ways To Subscribe

Dr. Mary Anne Jackson says the goal of getting as many people as possible to get the flu shot is to achieve herd immunity for influenza.

Infectious disease expert says it's never been more important to get the seasonal flu vaccine.

Dr. Mary Anne Jackson pointed out that in addition to being completely safe, influenza vaccines have the ability to save many lives — especially those of older adults and children. Jackson also recommends that people continue to wear masks, socially distance and avoid gatherings. Combined, those practices will give us the best chance heading into this uncharted territory.

Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, Dean of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine

Tags

Up To Date UMKC Talk Show Kansas City Missouri (KCMO)influenza vaccines public health Coronavirus

Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

See stories by Steve Kraske

Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

See stories by Luke X. Martin

Mackenzie Martin

Whether it’s something happening right now or something that happened 100 years ago, some stories don’t fit in the short few minutes of a newscast. As a podcast producer at KCUR, I help investigate questions and local curiosities in a way that brings listeners along for adventures with plot twists and thought-provoking ideas. Sometimes there isn’t an easy answer in the end – but my hope is that we all leave with a greater understanding of the city we live in. Reach me at mackenzie@kcur.org.

See stories by Mackenzie Martin