Tag: flu season

Seniors: Get Your Flu Shot – It’s Important!

Posted on: 01st Dec 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness

Getting vaccinated for the flu is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the strain on the healthcare system and keep hospital beds and other medical resources available for people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is no ordinary flu season; it’s a flu season amid a pandemic. With two dangerous viruses going around at once, it’s time for people to protect their communities by getting... View Article

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Combatting Cold and Flu Season

Posted on: 18th Dec 2018 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library

Combatting Cold and Flu Season When temperatures drop, the risk for illness, such as colds and the flu, rises. Each year, millions of Americans suffer from symptoms ranging from coughing, sneezing and congestion to aches, fevers and vomiting that can leave them feeling less than 100 percent. While you may not be able to avoid illness entirely, you can take steps to protect yourself from the common cold and more serious bugs like the flu. This cold and flu season,... View Article

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