5 Steps to Survive the Flu Season
by Matt Beckman
Follow these tips to maximize your chances of getting through the 2014 holiday flu season without catching a nasty bug.
Based on data collected by the CDC between 1983 and 2014, the peak of the flu season is typically in February, but it can also peak as early as October or as late as April.
While no single method will provide fool-proof protection, using as many of these tips as possible will give you the best chance to get through this season unscathed.
Up First: Get the Flu Shot As Soon As It's Available
12/9/2014 8:00:00 AM
Written by Matt Beckman
Working out of my home office, I spend a lot of time at the desk, but I do find it important to engage in activities such as running, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, P90X, and other high ROI exercise because, well, I have kids and need to be able to fit exercise into small slices of time or late at night.
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Thank you for your contribution to Wellness.com Matt. Welcome to the family! I'm skipping the flu shot--those things scare me!
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