U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joined officials from Gillette Children's to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the influenza vaccine is available. According to a statement released by Klobuchar’s office, recent reports of indicate that some regions of the country have experience shortages of influenza vaccines, including some towns in Minnesota.

Public health officials are warning about what they call a possible “dual surge” of illness as the influenza season collides into the COVID-19 pandemic. Gillette Children’s is boosting efforts to make sure children who are medically fragile get a flu vaccination.

The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your child from flu-related complications. Learn why it is crucial to get everyone in your family, especially young children, vaccinated this season.