Avoiding the Flu: Tips for those with a Weakened Immune System

Important tips on how to avoid the flu during this year's active season.

BY Bonnie Annis

PUBLISHED February 06, 2018

Bonnie Annis is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2014 with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes. She is an avid photographer, freelance writer/blogger, wife, mother and grandmother.

 This year's flu season has been epic. In the news, we hear about cases of influenza all over the United States and health officials are warning us of the severity of this year's strain. The flu has been particularly devastating to the older and younger generations, but anyone can be affected. Many deaths have already been reported and more are expected.

Influenza, or the flu as it's more commonly known, is a virus. It is contagious and affects the respiratory system including the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. The flu is often mistaken for a bad cold, and although the symptoms are similar, cases of the flu tend to get worse before they get better.

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Severe Flu Season Across the U.S. - What to Know

By Katherine Baumgarten, MD
January 11, 2018

Flu activity in the U.S was very high in the end of 2017. In fact, all but four U.S. states and Washington D.C. reported widespread flu activity for the final week of 2017, accounting for a 10-state increase from the previous week, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Those four states—Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, and New Jersey—have reported regional activity, while Washington, D.C. reported local activity. U.S. territories Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report flu activity to the CDC for the week of December 30, 2017.

It’s important to know the symptoms and what actions to take if they arise. Historically, January and February are peak months for the flu and it is important to still get vaccinated for the flu if you have not received a flu shot already in the 2017/2018 season. 

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