Flu Shots: What You Need To Know, And Where To Get One
Flu season typically begins in October and can run through May. Find out what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
Flu season is here. Are you going to get a flu shot this year? The Cuyahoga County Board of Health recommends that residents receive a flu shot to protect them from the illness. Are you guaranteed to get the flu if you don’t get vaccinated against it? Of course not—but here’s why getting a flu vaccine just might be worth your while. The Flu: 101 Influenza, or the "flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses infecting the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms include muscle or body aches, headaches, cough, sore throat, fatigue, fever or chills, and vomiting and diarrhea (the latter two are more common in kids). The flu can also worsen chronic medical conditions or cause death. Unfortunately, flu viruses can spread easily via …
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