Seasonal Flu Expected to Be Normal for the Year
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
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Most experts from the CDC and Yahoo!Health are expecting this year to be pretty average in terms of flu. They see little cause to believe that the Pandemic levels of H1N1influenza from last year will be repeated this year. While that is of comfort to those that are not in danger of coming down with the flu, it does little to make you feel too good if you are in a high risk group.
So who is in a high risk group? Generally those that are under 12 or over 60. Also included are those that have any type of compromised immune system or breathing disorders like COPD. If you fall into one of these high risk groups, the CDC will recommend that you get a flu vaccine for the year.
I might also recommend that you greatly increase your intake of vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is made by your body naturally if you are out in the sunshine, for most of us though in the winter time you will need more vitamin D3 than you can manufacture naturally so you should look at getting a supplement to get you through the winter flu season.
And remember to wash your hands thoroughly and often when out in public and as soon as you return home.
If you would like to read more about what the CDC has to say about this years flu, check out this story from Vaccine News Daily.
