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Even after gaining great awareness about flu vaccination, people are still reluctant to get vaccinated. The flu is a serious illness that can cause hospitalization and even death. Each flu season is different and flu infection can affect people in reverse ways. In the United States, from 1976 to 2007, estimated influenza-associated mortality ranged from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. During the recent flu season, between 80% and 90% of flu-associated deaths occurred in people aged 65 and older. During flu season, flu viruses circulate more in the U.S. population, so it is important to receive an annual flu vaccine during flu season to prevent the spread of flu viruses. When more people are vaccinated against the flu, the chances of the flu virus spreading in the community decrease. Everyone six months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine every flu season. This recommendation has been in effect since February 24, 2010, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee recommended universal influenza vaccination in the United States to improve protection against influenza (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). disease prevention, 2016). Even after the implementation of this universal vaccination policy, many people, including healthcare workers, are still reluctant to receive influenza vaccination. It is mandatory in all organizations to carry out screening