{"id":1534,"date":"2016-12-05T07:00:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T14:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2016-12-06T08:04:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-06T15:04:04","slug":"national-influenza-vaccination-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/national-influenza-vaccination-week\/","title":{"rendered":"National Influenza Vaccination Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Influenza-Week-12.05.2016.png\" alt=\"Influenza-Week-12.05.2016\" width=\"1200\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Influenza-Week-12.05.2016.png 1200w, https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Influenza-Week-12.05.2016-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Influenza-Week-12.05.2016-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Influenza-Week-12.05.2016-1024x410.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>National Influenza Vaccination Week<\/h1>\n<h6>By Mountain-Pacific<\/h6>\n<p>Flu is like a secret. It is best kept to yourself.<\/p>\n<p>The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. These viruses change yearly, so it is important to get a flu shot every year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know<\/strong> that more than 100,000 people are hospitalized every year because of the flu?<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">80% to 90% of seasonal flu-related deaths occur among those 65 years or older, according to a 2013 study.<\/div>\n<p>Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting immunized. If you have not gotten one yet, don\u2019t worry. It is not too late. You can get it through February and still be protected! If you are 65 years or older, it is especially important to get your flu shot. The immune system weakens with age, and influenza is often quite serious for people 65 and older. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/53874685_xl-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"53874685 - senior man sick in bed with hot water bottle and thermometer\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/53874685_xl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/53874685_xl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/53874685_xl-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why get a flu shot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protect yourself from the flu<\/li>\n<li>Help stop the spread of the flu<\/li>\n<li>Avoid complications like pneumonia and ear and sinus infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Where to get a flu shot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pharmacies <\/li>\n<li>Primary doctors<\/li>\n<li>Hospitals<\/li>\n<li>City\/county health departments <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tips to avoid the flu:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid people who are sick <\/li>\n<li>Wash your hands often<\/li>\n<li>Cover your cough to stop the spread <\/li>\n<li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And remember, if you already have the flu, keep it to yourself.<br \/>\nFor more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/get-your-flu-vaccine\/\" target=\"_blank\">flu vaccine blog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/prevent-pneumonia-with-the-flu-and-pneumonia-vaccines\/\" target=\"_blank\">flu awareness prevention blog<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/national-immunization-awareness-month\/\" target=\"_blank\">immunizations blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on influenza vaccines please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/consumer\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/consumer\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Influenza Vaccination Week By Mountain-Pacific Flu is like a secret. 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