Annual Flu shots
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If you are at risk for getting the flu, getting a flu shot may help cut down doctors visits and medications from getting the flu.
On average over 200,000 people are hospitalized from the flu every year. 5-20% of the entire population gets the flu every year, depending on how virulent the strain is for that year (the flu virus mutates almost every season). Most of those affected are older citizens, children, and those with immunocompromised conditions are at greatest risk. If you get the flu and stay at home, the medication cost may not be as high. The costs can really rise if you're stuck in the hospital being fed medications to get rid of the flu and its complications.
So why not get a flu shot this year. Avoid the risk, especially if you are in one of the higher risk categories. Save yourself the time and money. Of course, if you're a healthy individual (low risk group), you can opt not to get the flu shot and save some money that way too.
For more detailed stats on the flu, visit the CDC webpage here.
If you're interested in getting a flu shot, ask your doctor about the best option that will save you money, look for a community flu vaccination program, or check out websites such as findaflushot.com.
If you are at risk for getting the flu, getting a flu shot may help cut down doctors visits and medications from getting the flu.
On average over 200,000 people are hospitalized from the flu every year. 5-20% of the entire population gets the flu every year, depending on how virulent the strain is for that year (the flu virus mutates almost every season). Most of those affected are older citizens, children, and those with immunocompromised conditions are at greatest risk. If you get the flu and stay at home, the medication cost may not be as high. The costs can really rise if you're stuck in the hospital being fed medications to get rid of the flu and its complications.
So why not get a flu shot this year. Avoid the risk, especially if you are in one of the higher risk categories. Save yourself the time and money. Of course, if you're a healthy individual (low risk group), you can opt not to get the flu shot and save some money that way too.
For more detailed stats on the flu, visit the CDC webpage here.
If you're interested in getting a flu shot, ask your doctor about the best option that will save you money, look for a community flu vaccination program, or check out websites such as findaflushot.com.
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