Stop Infectious Flu Virus

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Influenza is a deadly virus that kills more people each year than all vaccine-preventable diseases combined. That is why it is vital that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a flu vaccine.

Influenza is a deadly virus that kills more people each year than all vaccine-preventable diseases combined. That is why it is vital that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a flu vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (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 it is possible to pass along this potentially deadly virus before you even know you are sick.

FFF Enterprises has made it their goal to change how people think about influenza and flu vaccine. Despite several flu-related deaths, many still believe that the flu is not serious or that it is too late to receive a flu vaccine. According to the CDC, the flu is a serious infection, 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 can still provide protection since flu seasons often peaks after January, which is true for this seasons’ flu.

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 at high-risk for catching the flu and are strongly recommend 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 a cough, sore throat, muscle aches to a fever with chills, fatigue and headaches. Some people may experience vomiting and diarrhea.

Getting a flu vaccine is the number one way to stop the infectious 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