VIRGINIA (DC News Now) -- It's National Influenza Vaccination Week, and as the temperature continues to drop, officials are encouraging Virginia residents to get their annual flu shot. National Influenza Vaccination Week is observed from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The observance is held as a reminder for everyone six months and older to get the flu vaccine as the winter season approaches. According to the Virginia Department of Health, those who are more likely to get very sick from the flu include: Adults 65 years and older Children younger than 5 years and especially children younger than 2 years Pregnant women People with certain chronic conditions Free flu, COVID vaccination clinics coming to Montgomery County The department said the vaccine reduces the chances of getting sick and also helps people feel less sick if they catch one of the viruses. Uninsured or under-insured Virginians can get a flu vaccine from one of the clinics listed here. The listed clinics are members of the Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics.