Flu Cases on the Rise: RVNA Offers Flu Shots & Practical Tips

Flu Cases Continue to Rise – What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

RVNA Offers Flu Shots and Practical Tips to Keep You Healthy
 
Flu activity across the country continues to increase.  According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), cases of the flu rose sharply over the last two weeks,  and are twice as high as the same time period last year.  As of the first week in January (the most recent data available), 49 states had widespread flu activity, including Connecticut.  All eight counties in the state are experiencing flu, with Hartford and Fairfield counties reporting the highest number of cases.

Characterized by the sudden onset of symptoms such as fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, and body aches, the flu is not something to take lightly. If not treated promptly, it can result in complications, including pneumonia and bronchitis, and may lead to hospitalization, even for otherwise healthy people.

What can you do to protect yourself? “The flu shot, while not foolproof, is still your best defense,” says April Rodríguez, RN, Community Health Nurse Manager for RVNA.  While it’s true that you may still come down with the flu even after getting the shot, it doesn’t mean that there’s no benefit.  Having the vaccine can result in milder symptoms and a shorter duration of illness if you do get sick.  Plus, having the flu shot can also help protect those around you who are more vulnerable, such as small children and the elderly.

RVNA has flu shots available now. Click here for information.

Beyond the flu shot, RVNA nurses recommend other common-sense steps to keep yourself and those around you healthy.

Learn more here. 


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