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01-10-2013 at 7:48 PM
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XP: PSA: Flu Season

I know this topic is beat to death here. However, I'm XP-ing this from my BMB anyway.

For those of you who don't realize how bad this flu season is, here is a map:

 

As you can see, most of the country is being severely affected by the flu this season. And these are just confirmed cases. So, you can imagine that the actual rate of influenza this season is likely higher. I work at a large university hospital and we are literally overflowing with sick patients. There is no peak in sight for the flu this season and cases continue to climb. It also not just elderly people and young babies that are getting sick. We are seeing more and more cases of previously healthy adults who are being admitted for the flu. 

If you haven't, please go get a flu vaccine. One of this season's most popular strains is H3N2, which is included in this year's vaccine. Remember that you aren't just helping yourself when you get vaccinated, you are helping those around you who cannot get vaccinated or don't have the means to pay for a flu vaccine. 

If you cannot or will not get vaccinated, please please please take EVERY precaution you can. Wash your hands frequently, cover your nose or mouth when you cough or sneeze, and for pete's sake, stay home when you are sick. 

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01-10-2013 at 8:22 PM
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pantherRN:

I know this topic is beat to death here. However, I'm XP-ing this from my BMB anyway.

For those of you who don't realize how bad this flu season is, here is a map:

 

As you can see, most of the country is being severely affected by the flu this season. And these are just confirmed cases. So, you can imagine that the actual rate of influenza this season is likely higher. I work at a large university hospital and we are literally overflowing with sick patients. There is no peak in sight for the flu this season and cases continue to climb. It also not just elderly people and young babies that are getting sick. We are seeing more and more cases of previously healthy adults who are being admitted for the flu. 

If you haven't, please go get a flu vaccine. One of this season's most popular strains is H3N2, which is included in this year's vaccine. Remember that you aren't just helping yourself when you get vaccinated, you are helping those around you who cannot get vaccinated or don't have the means to pay for a flu vaccine. 

If you cannot or will not get vaccinated, please please please take EVERY precaution you can. Wash your hands frequently, cover your nose or mouth when you cough or sneeze, and for pete's sake, stay home when you are sick. 

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01-10-2013 at 8:22 PM
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01-11-2013 at 12:38 AM
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Agreed!! I still need to get my shot but I have to make it a priority!! Must call my doctor tomorrow.
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01-11-2013 at 6:43 AM
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I also de died to get it! Just have to go find one!
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01-11-2013 at 6:44 AM
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Fitzkitten:
I also de died to get it! Just have to go find one!

omg! I decided! Not died! I hope that's not a sign :/ 
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01-11-2013 at 7:17 AM
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I've been fighting a cold for a month and I'm finally well enough to get the shot! Of course EVERY place around here is sold out of it. So my mom's doctor said last night he had one left and it's mine! Getting it today!
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01-11-2013 at 10:02 AM
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I got my flu shot!! So did DH. This was the first year either of us ever got one. We got ours months ago. Now I'm really glad we did.
 
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01-11-2013 at 12:45 PM
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Good info, thanks.
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01-11-2013 at 3:50 PM
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I don't know where you got your information but it is misleading to say the least. The strain you mentioned that is in the flu vaccine is one of the strains of the flu going around but it is NOT the strain that is causing the deaths. That has already been verified. There are 2 other strains that are causing problems but not deaths that are included in this year's flu vaccine. But the deaths are not from those 2 strains.
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01-11-2013 at 6:57 PM
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southernmommie:
I don't know where you got your information but it is misleading to say the least. The strain you mentioned that is in the flu vaccine is one of the strains of the flu going around but it is NOT the strain that is causing the deaths. That has already been verified. There are 2 other strains that are causing problems but not deaths that are included in this year's flu vaccine. But the deaths are not from those 2 strains.

Please link to where you got that from, please. Thanks!

 
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