Flu Season Turns Deadly

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FFF Enterprises in Temecula, Calif. has made it their goal to change how people think about influenza and flu vaccine.

FFF Enterprises in Temecula, Calif. has made it their goal to change how people think about influenza and flu vaccine. Despite the recent flu-related death of a young child in North Carolina and the increase in flu activity, many are still under the misconceptions that the flu is not serious or that it is too late to receive a flu vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is a serious disease, that when combined with pneumonia, are the eighth leading cause of death in the U.S. and can cause almost as many deaths as AIDS or breast cancer. And while September, October and November are the recommended months to receive a flu vaccine, getting vaccinated later in the season (December-March) can still provide protection since flu seasons often peaks after January, which is true for this seasons’ flu.

Those who are at high risk for developing flu-related complications, which includes people 65 years and older, pregnant women, young children, and people of ...
... any age with certain chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, chronic lung disease, neurological problems or individuals with a compromised immune system are all strongly advised to schedule their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible. A new high-dose flu vaccine formulated for those aged 65 and older is also available for the current flu season. Influenza symptoms and severity can vary anywhere from muscle aches, a cough and sore throat to fever with chills, fatigue and headaches. Some people may experience diarrhea and vomiting.

Influenza is a deadly virus that kills more people each year than all vaccine-preventable diseases combined. According to the CDC, “most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five to seven days after becoming sick.” This means that “you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.”

Getting a flu vaccine is the number one way to stop the spread of influenza. With the 2011-2012 flu season in full swing, physicians know that the flu virus is nothing to sneeze at. For FFF Enterprises, the nation’s largest and most trusted distributor of flu vaccine, spreading the message about the effectiveness and safety of flu vaccine is of utmost importance. FFF has made a mission out of “helping healthcare care,” which includes protecting people from the fatal complications associated with the flu virus. Getting your annual flu vaccine will protect you, your loved ones and your work mates. For more information on seasonal flu and flu vaccine contact your healthcare provider today.
Resource: http://www.fffenterprises.com/Products/InfluenzaVaccine.aspx