During 2019-2020 flu vaccination prevented an estimated 7.5 million influenza illnesses, 3.7 million influenza-associated medical visits, 105,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations, and 6,300 influenza-associated deaths. according to the CDC.

Flu vaccines help protect you against contracting the influenza virus. The vaccine can also help reduce the severity of illness for those who happen to still get the flu.