Flu season is here, and with it, all the ongoing muscle aches, headaches, and fever.
Flu season usually begins in November and lasts through March.
Influenza is the "flu virus" and unlike simple " cold" viruses, influenza is a major health problem, not just a nuisance.
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that 10-20% of Americans will come down with the flu, more than 100,000 will be hospitalized, and over 35,000 may succumb from the flu.
More than 80% of those deaths are in persons over the age 65, making it the 6th leading cause of death in that age group.
Influenza A and B are the most important strains of he virus.
The flu virus goes through multiple variations every year,
This requires that the flu vaccine be newly formulate each year, based on the strains of flu
that arose the previous year.
Prevention by getting a flu shot is recommended.
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Flu season usually begins in November and lasts through March.
Influenza is the "flu virus" and unlike simple " cold" viruses, influenza is a major health problem, not just a nuisance.
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that 10-20% of Americans will come down with the flu, more than 100,000 will be hospitalized, and over 35,000 may succumb from the flu.
More than 80% of those deaths are in persons over the age 65, making it the 6th leading cause of death in that age group.
Influenza A and B are the most important strains of he virus.
The flu virus goes through multiple variations every year,
This requires that the flu vaccine be newly formulate each year, based on the strains of flu
that arose the previous year.
Prevention by getting a flu shot is recommended.
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