Volume 006 Issue 007 April/May 2015
Adult, Commuter & Military Volume 06 Issue 001 September 2014
Student Connection
FLU SEASON
Written by commuter student, Zachary Boyd. tigue, and vomiting and diarrhea which are common for children. There are over 20,000 people that are affected each year from flurelated causes in the United States, and on average 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population will get the flu .
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Now that the winter weather has passed, warmer weather is ahead in the future forecast. But with warm weather comes the blooming plants and flowers, and what do plants bring? Pollen, which causes allergic reactions and the influenza. So, when you are wearing your shorts, T-shirts, and/or flip flops, keep in mind that at any moment you can get the flu. Influenza is a virus that infects the nose, throat, and the lungs. It spreads by touching a surface or object, and then touching the eyes, mouth, and/ or nose. Signs and symptoms of influenza are fever or feverish chills, coughing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fa-
However, there are ways to prevent getting the flu. First, make sure you avoid close contact with people who are sick or have any symptoms of being sick. Wash your hands consistently to protect yourself from germs, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and try to keep from touching your nose, mouth and eyes because germs are spread when you touch something and then touch your face. If you are sick, STAY HOME! You don't want to spread your germs to everyone You can get vaccinated at your doctor’s office or at Walgreens. So as the flu spreads around, be mindful of what you touch, and remember to drink lots of fluids to keep your antibodies ready to fight against the flu.