It is that time of year again. This is the time the influenza virus, called the flu can start to spread. The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) will make the flu vaccine available nation wide.
Symptoms of the flu include aches, chills, fever, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Flu symptoms are tradtionally treated with over the counter (no Doctor prescription required) medications. Additonal strategies involve adequate fluid, extra rest, and small meals.
The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) recommend everyone 6 months of age and older receive a flu shot during the 2010 flu season. Health providers encourage individuals with chronic health conditions, residents of nursing homes, health care professionals, pregnant woman, child care and day care workers to be sure and get their flu shot.
Who should not just go get a flu shot? The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) recommends you consult with your primary MD before getting a flu shot if you have ever had an allergic reaction to eggs, or a previous flu shot. People with a history of Guillain Barre( primarily affects the motor and autonomic peripheral nerves-symetric weakness) syndrome. Persons who have cold like symptoms should talk to the doctor or nurse about getting a flue shot at a later date (after symptoms have gone away).
Seniors can receive a flu shot by going in to the primary medical doctors office, attending a flu shot clinic conducted in a community setting, and many pharmacy's can inject the flu vaccine.
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