The #Flu Prevention Resource Sheet

The U.S. flu season is just beginning and can last until May (with peak infections hitting between December and February). While it’s far too early to predict the severity of this year’s flu season in the U.S., physicians are encouraging everyone to vaccinate ahead of the anticipated peak infection times. The following resources serve as a guide for healthcare workers, teachers and concerned parents seeking additional flu-related facts and information. Remember: stay healthy and stay informed! Flu Prevention Resources The CDC's Flu Guide https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ Emergency Flu Symptoms Pay attention to particular symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and chest pain or severe abdominal pain indicate a need to go to the hospital. Check out all symptoms and more information. https://www.verywellhealth.com/when-you-should-go-to-the-hospital-with-the-flu-770306 Flu Prevention Prevent the flu to the best…

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My kids will get their #flushot today and here’s why

I'm going to make this brief because there's no way to reach the unreasonable but my hope is to connect with those willing to listen. We are taking our 3 kids to get their flu shots today. My wife already got hers and I'm getting mine next week. We do this every single year and I wanted to briefly explain why we do this, as well as encourage everyone to at least consider doing the same. A very common misconception is that the flu is no big deal. Many people don't even understand what the flu actually is. We very often refer to stomach bugs as the flu and that's not accurate. The flu is a very common respiratory infection that can be deadly to the very young, very old…

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