Seasonal Flu Resource Center Blog
Flu Shots: Avoiding the flu may not be the only benefit
After witnessing a pandemic last year as H1N1 spread far and wide, as this flu season officially kicks off it is critical to do your part by staying healthy and keeping those around you healthy too. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot and to get it early. But according to a recent study based in Britain, avoiding the flu might not be the only benefit to the flu shot. [Read More]
Cold & Flu Tips for Seniors
As we age, our ability to fight off infection, including influenza and the common cold becomes more difficult. Receiving a flu vaccination is recommended for everyone six months and older, particularly for seniors (65 and over), residents of nursing homes, and other high-risk groups. [Read More]
Pregnant Women Urged to Get a Flu Shot
This flu season, many medical experts warn of flu “complacency”; health authorities are urging all to stay vigilant in receiving their flu shots. One population in particular that is considered high risk and is encouraged to get their flu shot is pregnant women. [Read More]
Why even young, healthy people should get the flu vaccine
Here are five reasons why you should still get the flu vaccine, even if you are young and healthy. [Read More]
Common Techniques That Can Help Minimize Your Exposure to the Flu While Riding Mass Transit
Living in a city or area that has mass transit can be a great help to minimizing commutes and reducing carbon footprints. Sadly, during flu season, mass transit staples like the bus, taxis, or subway can be hotbeds for the flu virus. [Read More]
Back to School: Keeping Your Kids Healthy
It’s back to school time again, where every fall, kids return to or start school for the first time. This marks a time in a child’s life to meet new friends and teachers, and experience new and exciting life events.
With all the excitement and anticipation of starting a new school year comes the increased exposure to germs and illnesses, including influenza. [Read More]
Where do I get a flu shot?
If you haven’t noticed already, the messages and conversations surrounding the flu season and flu shots right now are a little bit different than they were this time last year.
One message that remains the same throughout the years is that the single best way to prevent influenza is to get the flu vaccine annually.
That being said, where can you get your flu shot this year? [Read More]
Tips for Talking to Your Kids about the Flu
You can’t be with your kids all the time. So, as they go off to school this fall, it is important you prepare them with the knowledge of how to help protect themselves from the flu. [Read More]
Flu Vaccinations Begin October 1
Maxim Health Systems (MHS) today announced it will launch its annual influenza vaccination program on October 1 and will offer flu shots nationwide through more than 30,000 clinics. [Read More]
Chart helps parents better understand new CDC recommendations for children
For the first time ever, the CDC recommends that all people age six months and older receive a flu shot. This year’s vaccine combines strains of seasonal flu and H1N1. Everyone over the age of nine years old will need only one dose of the vaccine. However, if a child six months through eight years [...]