Joed Viera/Staff Photographer- Middleport Health Center pharmacist resident Amanda Zelinski gives a flu shot to Jay Josey during the Barker Seniors Club's meeting at the Barker Volunteer Fire Hall. The influenza vaccine, available at most pharmacies, can keep you from getting flu, make flu less severe and keep you from spreading the flu. It takes around 2 weeks for protection to delvelop after vaccination. Influenza season usually runs between October and May.