Will the flu cost you vacation days from work?

January beings the peak season for the flu.   We have ample supply of the vaccine and urge parents to schedule an appointment to get their children immunized.    This can be done in our “shots only” clinic or if you have a regularly scheduled  appointment, just ask the nurse or physician about getting the flu shot while you are in the office.Flu season can be mild one year and awful the next.   The influenza A strain is the most prevalent virus this year although there are over 200 different strains of the virus that have been identified this season.   For some, the virus can be serious enough to cause hospitalization.   Flu is especially hard on babies and the elderly.   The vaccine is recommended for anyone over 6 months of age.While we recommend everyone consider influenza vaccination this year,   children with underlying medical conditions such as asthma or seizures should get vaccinated as they are at risk for more serious complications from the flu.Others to consider are our high school and college students.  The virus can spread quickly among teens and missing 5-10 days of school can be extremely stressful to make up the rigorous work load.We strongly encourage families with children less than 6 months of age to receive the flu vaccine. Yes, this includes parents and grandparents.  This can help prevent bringing the flu virus into the house and exposing young in...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news