INDIANAPOLIS — As part of Sunday's "Fiesta de la Familia" at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Riley Children's Health offered free flu vaccines to all visitors who wanted them.
Adam Karcz, director of infection protection at Riley, told 13News that it's important to get the flu shot every year, not only to protect oneself, but also to protect others.
"The purpose of the flu vaccine ... it can help prevent disease and also lessen the effects if you do acquire influenza," Karcz said. "It can also prevent you from spreading it to others that may not be able to get the vaccine, like people who are immunocompromised."
Karcz also stressed that it's better to get the shot before flu season begins in order to have the best protection against the virus.