Many people think they can only catch the flu if they live in cold weather. But we’re sorry to say that flu season is from October - March all across the United States, not just the north.
How Effective is the Flu Shot?
In a typical season, the flu shot is able to reduce your chances of getting the flu from 50 - 70%. This means that it will protect roughly two-thirds of the people who get it.It’s Necessary Each Year
Unlike many other vaccinations, that you only needed to get once, getting the flu shot should be on your annual to-do list. This is because even though we call it “the flu” each year, the disease changes year to year. Because of this, different flu shots are created each season.How Serious is the Flu?
All too often, the common cold and flu are lumped together when talking about winter illnesses. Because of that, people often associate the two together — thinking the flu is like a bad cold. But if you’ve ever had the flu, you know that’s far from the truth.Influenza is anything but the common cold. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year, flu-related deaths are as high as 50,000. Furthermore, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year because of the flu.
Signs and Symptoms of the Flu
Unlike a cold, which typically consists of a runny nose and sinus congestion, the flu can cause:- A high fever
- Chills
- Body aches
- A sore throat
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Dehydration
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