 At Audiology Associates of Prestonsburg, you can live your life the way you want and find the freedom of better hearing. With 40 years of being in the hearing care industry, you'll experience patient care that is specific to you with exceptional follow-up care that ensures your hearing and balance needs are being met. Audiology Associates at 1428 North Lake Drive in Prestonsburg. Winter is quickly approaching, which also means flu season is on the way. This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and I spoke with Public Health Director Tammy Riley about the importance of vaccination. It's certainly that time of year where respiratory disorders become a little more of a concern from a public health perspective. Influenza RSV COVID, so that's really a triple threat to our community, and we want individuals to be aware that with influenza, 20 to 40,000 Americans lose their life every year, and vaccines are certainly a great resource to reduce morbidity and mortality due to influenza. While influenza can cause mild illness for some, it can be life-threatening to others, making getting vaccinated not only important for yourself, but for those around you. So, you know, come get your flu vaccine. They're widely available, most providers, certainly here at the health department. Also, we have resources available for those that are uninsured or underinsured to help cover the cost of a flu vaccine. Prevention for influenza, of course, we want people to get their vaccine, but also, you know, cover coughs and sneezes, cover them with tissue, cover them with your elbow, you know, wash your hands frequently, and if you're sick, you know, stay away from others, stay home, and just practice those good public health protocols to help prevent the spread. And get your flu vaccine. For more information on influenza vaccination, go to Pike County Health Department on Facebook. Reporting for Mountaintop News, I'm Brianna Robinson.