Flu / Pneumo Information

*What is influenza (flu)?

Influenza or flu is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs that can make someone of any age sick. If you have the flu, you usually have high fever, fatigue, sore throat, aches, pains, chills and cough. The flu can cause exhaustion lasting several days. Flu suffers typically spend four days in bed and about a week to fully recover. Seniors and people with chronic illnesses take ever longer to recover. Unfortunately, thousands of people die each year in the U.S. from the flu or related complications.

*Why should I get a flu vaccination?

You need a flu shot each year because the strains of the virus change each year. Flu shots are safe. You won't get the the flu from a flu shot. Flu shots are effective in preventing flu. In addition, your immunization will provide you with protection against lower respiratory tract infections and other complications. BACK