6 steps you can take to help avoid catching the flu
This year, getting a flu shot is more important than ever. While getting a flu shot is the number one preventative measure you can take to avoid catching the flu, there are other steps you can follow to lower your chances of catching the virus. Check out these 6 tips recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Have you scheduled your flu shot? Don’t wait – a simple flu shot is safe, easy and offers the best way to protect you and your loved ones from the flu. To schedule your flu shot appointment at one of our clinics or drive-thru locations, visit: http://aah.org/flu-shot
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Will flu shots in September protect you until the end of the flu season? Should we get a booster flu shot in Feb/March?
how big of a risk is guillaume barre’ syndrome from a flu shot?
While it is true that there is an extremely small risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome from receiving the flu shot, there is actually a somewhat larger risk of Guillain-Barre from getting the actual flu. Unless you have a history of the disease, you should get the flu shot to decrease your risk.
While these points are good, it’s also important to get plenty of sleep, avoid excess of sugar, and eat lots of colorful vegetables and fruit. These build up the immune system and help one to avoid the flu. I’ve been exposed to the flu most years but have never been diagnosed with the flu and usually have not been sick more than 24 hours (for over 60 years before my first flu shot last year). A healthy immune system is vital for avoiding the flu.