Georgia is ranked top 10 in the nation with the highest level of flu cases and while you might be eager to gather with loved ones this Holiday season, health experts urge you to stay safe. The CDC reports a total of 107 hospitalized due to the flu since the first week of October. While the current rates for flu cases are on the lower spectrum, health experts remind us this is just the beginning of flu season.  Officials with the Northwest Georgia Department of Public Health say everyone ages 6-months and older should get a flu vaccination and updated COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccines can be given at the same time, so it’s just one trip to your healthcare provider or pharmacy. Side effects are typically mild and only last a day or two. If you do get sick, vaccination will help prevent serious illness or hospitalization. The holiday season can be stressful with responsibilities and obligations. Remember good eating, sleeping, and exercise can help keep you healthy, too.