"It may seem too soon to worry about the flu, but outbreaks have been known to begin as early as October," Kevin Ault, M.D., medical advisor to Families Fighting Flu.
According to the the American Journal of Public Health, getting the flu immunization cuts your risk of becoming infected by 85%. About 200,000 Americans are hospitalized each year with the flu; for tens of thousands, it is fatal. As caregivers for someone with dementia, it is important that we take care of our own health. Receiving a flu shot may be one of those ways. It seems odd to think about flu shots already, especially with the West Nile Virus running rampant right now; but flu season is just around the corner. Having our immunizations uptodate is just one way we can take care of our health. So, too, are regular doctor visits, dental visits and vision checks --- as well as adequate sleep, good nutrition and exercise.
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