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National Influenza Vaccination Week

National Influenza Vaccination Week is going on now! Be sure that if you haven’t already received your flu vaccine that you go out and get it as soon as possible. Flu season is in full swing and with all of the holiday gatherings with friends, family, and coworkers coming up, the chances of you getting sick are higher than most other times of the year.

Flu season typically lasts anywhere between October and May each year, peaking during the winter months. Seasonal flu changes each year so is important that you get your flu shot at the beginning of each season in order to decrease your chances of illness considerably. It takes approximately two weeks for the full effects of vaccine to occur and getting it done sooner rather than later is crucial.

Influenza can be deadly and the risk of a fatal outbreak can increase depending on your demographic. If you come into contact with a young child, someone over the age of 65, someone who is pregnant, or someone who is immunosuppressant, you can be putting them in a grave situation should you decide against immunization.

If you are in any of those groups, complications of the illness such as pneumonia are much higher than those who are not. If you come down with seasonal flu, it can have serious ramifications not just for you but also those you care about the most.

The good news is that the flu vaccine is easily available at places such as drugstores, urgent care clinics, your primary care doctor, and more. Maintaining good hygiene practices such as washing your hands regularly, eating well, and exercising regularly can help prevent the contraction and spread of the seasonal flu.

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