Flu season is here…and you’ll want you and your family to be protected, especially this year.

There’s one thing you should do before you get yours…get some rest!

CNN says getting a good night’s sleep the night before make a BIG difference in how well the flu vaccine works.

People who average less than seven hours a night are three times more likely to get sick with the common cold…and less than five hours almost doubles your chances for pneumonia.

When your immune system isn’t at full strength, you don’t produce as many antibodies…and that goes for the flu vaccine, too.

Bad sleep habits in the week leading up to your flu shot can cut your immune response by more than half…so you won’t create as many antibodies and it might not be as effective.

Simplemost has some other tips on how to make the shot work for you!