Don't Let the Flu Mess With You
It's not too late to get the flu shot
With the increase in pediatric deaths due to flu nation-wide, including one in Colorado, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention urges those who have not received a flu shot this year to get one. When more people are vaccinated against the flu, less flu spreads through our community.
"There have been 2,366 flu hospitalizations and 111 flu outbreaks since tracking began in October. That indicates a more severe season. If you haven't gotten a flu shot already, now is the time to protect yourself," states John M. Douglas, Jr., MD, Executive Director of Tri-County Health Department.
"Flu can cause serious complications in people over 65 years of age and in people with chronic medical problems like heart or lung disease, diabetes, or kidney failure. Medication treatment for flu is available so talk to your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of flu: the sooner you start it the better!" states Dr. Douglas.
Flu symptoms include some or all of these:
- Fever or feeling feverish/chills (It is important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever)
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Extreme tiredness