It’s supposed to be the worst flu in 10 years, and 10 states are already in “widespread infection” activity according to the CDC. Flu deaths tend to occur in the elderly and in children. Make sure anyone you know in those two populations gets a flu shot–and you do, too. There’s clinics everywhere ( find one ) that will give shots, and they’re now covered under Medicare , too. And just so we’re clear, flu shots do not cause the flu . You may get a little sore throat for a couple days, but it’s nothing compared to what the flu will do to you. I was sick for possibly the most miserable 10 days of my life last February–didn’t eat, couldn’t sleep, dry heaved constantly. GET YOUR FLU SHOT. Flu Watch has some extra reading and maps ; sorry for their lame non-skippable intro.

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