In Tulsa, Ok, the flu has caused one death since September 1st and has sent at least 30 people to the hospital. Last year there were 47 deaths in Oklahoma and 1,300 hospitalizations due to the flu. The health officials said there is some influenza going around in Oklahoma, but it the virus is low levels now. Influenza symptoms begin suddenly and typically include a fever of 100 degrees or higher, chills, headache, sore throat, cough, extreme fatigue and body aches. Most who contract the flu recover in one to two weeks, but some may develop pneumonia, or other potentially life-threatening complications. To avoid catching the flu you should avoid close contact with people who are sick, keep your hands clean, properly cover your cough, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth because germs can be spread that way. To also prevent the spread of the illness is to get a flu shot urged by health officials.
I’m glad that I have my flu shot because I do not want to be sick this year. Last year I was so sick from the flu I couldn’t get out of bed for days. I hope everyone gets their flu shots or at least try to prevent from getting sick because the spread of the disease is becoming dangerous to others.
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