Okay, folks, it’s here. The flu is spreading across the country tsunami-style, wreaking havoc in the form of body aches, fever, sore throats, respiratory problems and generalized misery. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the annual flu map shows Texas as a state where the flu is already “widespread.”
Hopefully, you’ve gotten a flu vaccine. And maybe you’re washing your hands every time you return home from public places. But if the flu slipped in with the groceries or a neighbor, there are a few things you can do to feel better.
Let’s Clarify that Flu Shot Story
Yes, it is true that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), made a surprise announcement last week regarding flu vaccines. What you probably saw was a headline stating something along the lines of: “Flu Vaccine Not Effective for Most of This Year’s Cases.”
There was obviously more to that story. However, it concerns me that many people might believe that headline means you don’t need a flu shot this year because it’s not going to work. Nothing could be further from the truth.