5 Steps to Survive the Flu Season
by Matt Beckman
1. Get the Flu Shot As Soon As It's Available
The CDC recommends that adults and children older than 6 months receive the flu shot every year. Of course, if you have any known allergies to the flu vaccine, then you shouldn't receive it.
- It takes about 2-3 weeks for the vaccination to begin being effective.
- The flu vaccine will not give you the flu. More information on why at the CDC's website.
- It will not provide total protection from getting the flu. However, based on numerous studies, the severity and duration of the flu will be milder if you have had the vaccination.
- If you have trouble with needles, you can (normally) opt for the nasal spray.
- CDC released a press release on December 4 on what is predicted to be a severe flu season: press release
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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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