Defend Yourself Against the Flu

Did you know the CDC reported that in a 30-year period, deaths affiliated to the flu in the United States alone range from 3,000 to 49,000 people? Flu season is here and now the battle to prevent getting the virus begins. It is safe to say that getting the flu is no picnic. You will get most of the symptoms of the common cold such as body aches, sore throat and a cough with an additional high fever and the feeling that your runny nose should be in intensive care.

It is important to note that anyone regardless of their age can get infected with the flu. However, age does play a part in the period of contagiousness. A healthy adult may infect others from one day before developing symptoms up to 5 to 7 days after becoming ill. Children, as well as those with weakened immune systems, have the ability of infecting others for a period longer than a week.

Since most cases of the flu take place during the months of October through May; now is the time to act and make sure you and the ones you love are protected. Getting your flu shot as soon as it is available not only protects you from being stuck in bed for a week but it also prevents you from potentially infecting others.

ANY LAB TEST NOW® can be your ally.  Take 5 minutes to stop by for the shot that will help keep you and your loved ones protected from the virus. The shot is not available at all ANY LAB TEST NOW® locations. For more information on where the flu shot is available near you visit https://www.anylabtestnow.com/locations/.