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=What YOU Need To Know About The FLU=

PEOPLE 65 AND OLDER AND INFANTS NEED TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION
 * People 65 and older are at danger because their immune systems are slower to react
 * Infants are at danger because their immune system will over react and cause the symptoms to get worse, and in some cases, more dangerous


 * How can YOU prevent the FLU? FInd out how in our original film!** Click Here!

Want to know the flu is spread? Click on the link below to find out! DH Transmission

There are some complications when it comes to the flu vaccine. Click on the link below to see if you know what some are! NN Complications

Why should you get the flu vaccine? See why you need to get the vaccine in the link below! NN Vaccine

Flu can put you out of school/work/or whatever you want and need to do for over a week.

Want to see what's in your body when you get the flu? Here's a picture of a flu cell just for you:



How to Treat the Flu

 * get plenty of rest, don't over exert your body so that it can focus on getting rid of the infection
 * there are some antiviral medicines, and they work best within two days
 * drink more fluids

WARNING
DON'T USE ASPIRIN. CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS DISEASES THAT MAY CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE, AND EVEN DEATH.

However, other pain relievers such as Tylenol are alright to use.


 * Vaccine**
 * The vaccine the the #1 prevention of the flu
 * The vaccine is made up of dead or inactivated flu virus
 * the best time to get the vaccine is early October and the latest is May

Who should get the Vaccine
 * Elderly people between the ages of 50 and older
 * Infants 6 months to 5 years
 * Pregnant women
 * People who are going to be around other who the flu is more dangerous to
 * IMPORTANT: if you are allergic to eggs then you should not get the vaccine

Side Affect of the Vaccine
 * soreness, swelling, or redness at the place where the shot was given
 * low grade fever
 * aches