Flu Season Has Begun

Fortunately, there is currently no widespread flu being reported in the U.S. We have seen some news reports about an outbreak in Phoenix, Arizona. It is still not too late to vaccinate yourself against the flu – especially if you have a lung disease such as asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis (COPD) or lung cancer. If you weren’t able to get a flu shot this year I recommend that you do all you can to keep your body strong – that means getting your rest, eating well and don’t smoke. Washing your hands is one of the first lines of defense against spreading germs. Also, stay home if you are sick. The flu is very contagious, and by going to work, you’re just going to spread it to your co-workers.
So, how do you know you have the flu or just a cold? The flu will come on suddenly, while a cold typically begins slowly. With the flu you usually have a fever; a cold may not. Basically, with the flu you feel like your whole body has been beaten up. Even your hair hurts.
Remember, you can still spread germs up to 7 days after getting sick.