By Admin, BuyLocalBG.com, BuyLocalBg@gmail.com/
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 12:30 PM CST
It’s pretty simple but every year we have to remind people to get their flu shot.
Why should people get vaccinated against the flu?
Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Over a period of 31 seasons between 1976 and 2007, estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. During recent flu seasons, between 80% and 90% of flu related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older. “Flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May.
During this time, flu viruses are circulating at higher levels in the U.S. population. An annual seasonal flu vaccine (either the flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine) is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through that community.
Don’t mess around, go get that Flu Shot today at CDS #10 Pharmacy! There is so much to learn about them and we’ll cover them more later. If you want to learn more now go to their facebook page. Also fan them here.
