Flu

As Fall begins in the Magic Valley and cooler weather will be the norm, many are experiencing another seasonal mainstay: the Flu. The Center for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine every year. Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious illness.

As winter weather sets in across most of the United States, many are experiencing another seasonal mainstay: the Flu. The Center for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine every year. Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.

A lot of families are dealing with the flu this year. As soon as one child gets over this nasty virus the other child comes down with it. I have heard everything from kids missing an entire week of school to adults breaking out in rashes. According to WPTV.com the Unites States is in the middle of one of its most severe flu seasons in years. The government's CDC website is giving the following tip

My father always told me to make the best first impression was to walk right up to someone, look them in the eye and give them a firm handshake. Good advice, except during cold and flu season. Flu Season 2012 is upon us and my family has already been struck by the influenza bug, despite already having received our flu shots...

I have the flu. This miserable illness, that I've been informed is "going around," comes complete with nausea, headache, body aches, and exhaustion. It really hangs on too. I've had it for almost two weeks while some others have reported symptoms persisting up to three weeks. My case was verified by a doctor, but before that it was a matter of matching symptoms with others I knew and say