It’s that time of year: Prepare for Flu Season

Halloween is approaching…we are losing more and more of our day light (not to mention daylight savings time is ending soon)…and I got my annual flu shot last week.

Our elderly parents, and all community seniors, are at risk. Human immune defenses become weaker with age. Flu is a contagious, viral, respiratory disease. It can be either mild or severe, depending on the strain of virus. Colder temperatures can bring on a sore throat or a runny nose, which can weaken the body’s normal resistance.

Flu is a virus which is unpredictable. In addition to the elderly, those most at risk include pregnant women; young children (six months to two years); and those with chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and asthma.

Symptoms which are common for flu include fever, cough, previously mentioned sore throat or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. More severe symptoms may also experience vomiting and diarrhea.

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