Flu activity is elevated across the country and continues to increase. An annual flu vaccine is still the best way to protect against #flu & its potentially serious complications. #FightFlu
#FluFact: CDC estimates about 79,000 people died from #flu last season. Protect yourself and your family with a yearly flu vaccine. Learn more at https://t.co/erJ54aBMMC
#FluFactFriday: Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce hospitalizations in those with diabetes, heart disease and lung disease. Learn more about the benefits of #fluvax here: https://t.co/PFKM6y6onL
FACT: Several flu viruses are circulating all the time, which is why people may still get the #influenza despite being vaccinated since the virus is specific to one strain. However, being vaccinated improves the chance of being protected from the flu https://t.co/0pZQD183GX
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Influenza may not always be thought of by most people as a serious illness – the symptoms of headaches, runny nose, cough, muscle pain can make people confuse it with a heavy cold. Yet seasonal #influenza kills up to 650,000 people every year https://t.co/mK4KWHKl3c
Did you know a new e-cigarette shaped like a USB flash drive is being used by students in schools? Before your child heads back to school, learn about the dangers of e-cigarettes. https://t.co/RN2FMtrx2F
Ways you can help someone at risk for suicide:
• Be there. Listen. Ask if they’re thinking about suicide
• Keep them safe. Reduce access to lethal means
• Help them connect with support (Lifeline 800-273-8255)
• Follow up
Find out more at https://t.co/3X4Jqs2ZXd
Did you know that vaccines reduce your risk of developing infections that can lead to sepsis? Prevent sepsis by asking your doctor or nurse if you and your family are up to date on your vaccines. https://t.co/iEFnUiqDoy #NIAM18#GetAheadOfSepsis