Flu Flare February

Excerpt: “Surprise! It’s flu season again, and flu cases in Michigan are showing a significant increase
compared to previous years.

The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that usually affects the nose, throat and lungs. The flu can affect everyone and anyone, but the most vulnerable people are young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with chronic diseases including lung disease or weakened immune system.

It is important to stay aware of your flu risks and take precautions around those who may be sick and contagious. One way to prevent and decrease flu like symptoms is to get the flu vaccine, which is available every year. You still have time to get the flu vaccine in order to decrease your risk of serious complications and hospitalizations related to the flu.

When flu cases increase, the domino effect is busier emergency rooms and more hospitalizations because of the severe symptoms and challenges people face when having the viral infection.

Common symptoms related to the flu include fever, cough, body aches, fatigue, stuffy nose, sore throat and headache.

There are a lot of viral infections that can cause sickness. So, even if you are not positive for the flu, you can still be contagious and should take the appropriate steps to rest and recover.

Not all viral infections will be named with being a flu infection or even a COVID infection, but rest and recovery is still important.”

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