Did you get your flu vaccine this year?? If not, you are at risk for getting sick with the flu! This blog is dedicated to providing information on the importance of getting an annual flu vaccination. It will discuss signs and symptoms of the influenza cold, ways to prevent spreading the illness, and the people at risk for getting the flu.

What is the Flu?

"Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death." (CDC.gov) There are numerous different strains of the virus that can cause the illness. The vaccine only covers certain strains of the virus, usually the most common that make people sick each year. These include influenza A, influenza B, and influenza C.