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Title: Flu Season Approaching


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Flu Season Approaching
  • http//worldreference.com/english/definition.asp?e
    nfu
  • http//www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/11/17/flu.season.ap
    /index.html

2
Definition of the Flu
  • Flu
  • Short for influenza
  • Any of various viral infections
  • Especially a respiratory or intestinal infection.

3
Importance of flu shots
  • It is important and recommended to get your flu
    shots early!

4
Flu shots are recommended for
  • Adults over 50
  • Children between the ages of months and 2 years.

5
Other important considerations
  • It is very important to get a flu shot if
  • You have a chronic medical illness
  • You work in the heath care profession

6
Outbreaks occurring
  • Outbreaks have been strongest in
  • Colorado
  • Texas

7
Brutal Strains
  • This years strains could be most dangerous
  • Strain of influenza not targeted by the vaccine.

8
Drifting
  • Drift
  • A changing of a flu strain

9
Flu shots still effective
  • Drift does not severely effect vaccine
  • Strains are similar enough to still give
    protection.

10
Caution!
  • Everyone will be watching out for your safety!
  • Remember to get your flu shot early
  • Eat healthy
  • Visit your doctor with concerns
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