Where to Get a Flu Shot
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Influenza, or the "flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses infecting the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms include muscle or body aches, headaches, cough, sore throat, fatigue, fever or chills, and vomiting and diarrhea (the latter two are more common in kids). The flu can also worsen chronic medical conditions or cause death. Unfortunately, flu viruses can spread easily via infected people coughing, sneezing or even just talking. Folks are contagious a day before symptoms appear and up to a week after getting sick. It’s also possible to get the flu by touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching your mouth, eyes or nose. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated as early as possible, as it takes a few weeks…
Cherlene Willis
10:26 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Thanks so much Cheryl for sharing! more ›