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Dealing With Influenza

Everybody knows that influenza outbreaks happen every year starting sometime around the end of October and ending sometime in April. But did you know that it is not the same virus that causes these influenza symptoms every year? The virus that causes an outbreak one year is different from the virus that causes the next year's outbreak. This is one of the reasons why the CDC advises people of all ages to get a flu shot every year to protect themselves before the flu season starts. Flu Symptoms Some of the most common symptoms of the flu include: • Cold & sniffles • Fever • Sore throat • Bodyache • Headache • Dry cough • Chills and shakes • Loss of appetite • Extreme fatigue While flu symptoms in children and adults are similar there are a few differences. In newborn babies, an unexplained high fever with no other signs of sickness may be an indication of influenza. Immediate treatment is crucial to prevent any other complications from arising. In toddlers and smaller child...
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Everything You Need To Know About The Flu

Does everyone have to take the flu shot every year or is once every few years enough? Also, it is really necessary to take it at all? These are one of the most hotly debated topics every year just before the flu season starts and with so many myths and misconceptions doing the rounds it is really difficult to know what is the best thing to do. What Does The Flu Vaccine Do? Flu is caused by the influenza virus, which is very active during the months between November and April. With so many people getting sick during this period, it has become known as the 'flu season'. About 2 weeks after you take the vaccine, it starts to create antibodies in the body. These antibodies help the body to resist the virus and protect you from getting infected. During the two weeks incubation, you are still susceptible to catching the flu. Because of this, it is advisable to get a shot early on in the season and not to wait till too late as you could be vulnerable. According to the CDC, in the ...
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