Flu Season Approaching

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Flu Season Approaching

• http//worldreference.com/english/definition.asp?e
  nfu
• http//www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/11/17/flu.season.ap
  /index.html

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Definition of the Flu

• Flu
• Short for influenza
• Any of various viral infections
• Especially a respiratory or intestinal infection.

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Importance of flu shots

• It is important and recommended to get your flu
  shots early!

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Flu shots are recommended for

• Adults over 50
• Children between the ages of months and 2 years.

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Other important considerations

• It is very important to get a flu shot if
• You have a chronic medical illness
• You work in the heath care profession

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Outbreaks occurring

• Outbreaks have been strongest in
• Colorado
• Texas

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Brutal Strains

• This years strains could be most dangerous
• Strain of influenza not targeted by the vaccine.

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Drifting

• Drift
• A changing of a flu strain

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Flu shots still effective

• Drift does not severely effect vaccine
• Strains are similar enough to still give
  protection.

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Caution!

• Everyone will be watching out for your safety!
• Remember to get your flu shot early
• Eat healthy
• Visit your doctor with concerns