Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Talk about the flu

 

The flu is an unwelcomed guest every winter. It's completely different from the common cold. Major flu symptoms are similar to cold symptoms. They include a high fever, headaches, coughing, chills, and a runny nose. But the symptoms are so severe, a patient can experience unbearable pain. For patients with underlying conditions or the weak and the elderly, the flue can even be life-threatening.

This winter, the flu is going around along with the coronavirus. That's why more people have received flu shots. If you get a flu shot and develop antibodies, your body fight back even if you do catch the flu. To prevent coming down with the flu, it's important to wash your hands well and to pay special attention to personal hygiene.

 

Did you get a flu shot?

Yeah. I got mine late last year. Didn't you get yours?

I should have. I know some people who have a bad case of the flu.

Why didn't you get a shot?

I kept putting it off. I missed my chance.

You should get it now. It takes a while to develop antibodies.