What is the Flu?

The FLU is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

How Flu Spreads

Flu viruses spread mainly through droplets made when people cough, sneeze or talk. Individuals can also get the flu by touching surfaces contaminated with flu virus and then touching their mouth, eyes or nose.

Period of Contagiousness

Most adults can infect others 1 day before symptoms develop, and up to 7 days after becoming sick. Some, especially children and people with weakened immune systems, can infect others for a longer span.

FACT: According to the CDC, in recent years over 90% of children who died from the flu did not receive a flu shot.

How Serious is the Flu?

Flu severity can vary widely from one season to the next depending on many things, including:

• Which flu viruses are spreading

• How much flu vaccine is available, and when

• Number of people vaccinated

• How well the flu vaccine matches with current flu viruses

Complications of Flu

Some people are at greater risk for serious complications, including older people, young children, pregnant women and people with asthma, diabetes, or heart disease. Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions.

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This content is provided for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or vigorous physical activity or making any changes to existing treatment or activities. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on the content presented here. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:

✔ Fever*or Feeling Feverish/Chills

✔ Cough

✔ Sore Throat

✔ Runny or Stuffy Nose

✔ Muscle or Body Aches

✔ Headaches

✔ Fatigue (Very Tired)

*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

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Facts About Flu Season

It’s estimated that someone who goes to work with the flu will infect four co-workers. And with the cost of a flu shot less than one day of sick pay, they have proven to be a cost effective way to protect your workforce and your bottom line.

The flu season can start as early as October and stick around well into May. Once inoculated it takes just two weeks to build immunity.

Don’t wait to inoculate. Once the supply of vaccine is gone, it’s too late for manufacturers to produce more because it takes months to create.

Flu vaccines typically have been designed to cover the three most common strains: Influenza A (H1N1) viruses, influenza A (H3N2) viruses, and influenza B viruses.

Last year, the flu season caused widespread misery and was dubbed as the worst in a decade. Spot shortages only added to the suffering. At this point it is not known which influenza strains will cause the most havoc this year. Until the stats start rolling in, there’s no predicting just how intense and widespread flu outbreaks will be.

Star Wellness makes keeping the workplace healthy and productive simple, with flu shot clinics set up at your business and easily accessible to employees.

Star Wellness offers direct billing for select insurance plans and since vaccinations are typically covered at 100% there is no cost to employees or employer.
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