Several of my posts lately have related to our health as college students. We all know how much of a pain it is to have a runny nose, cough, sore throat, or extreme fatigue because of the flu. Then on top of all that lousiness we still have to go to class and study when we just want to sleep the day away. With the semester winding down we will be spending a vast amount of time studying and the last thing we need is the flu. Yesterday I went and got a flu shot at PUSH to reduce my risk of getting the flu. It was really easy and fast. Plus it was only $13! This is a fraction of what it would cost at your doctor’s office. According to the pamphlet I received at PUSH from the Department of Health and Human Services anyone who lives in dorms or other crowded conditions should get the flu shot which would include many of us. A flu shot is also recommended for children and anyone over 50 years old, anyone who has a long-term health problem such as heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, anemia, or diabetes, anyone who has a weakened immune system, or anyone who is around young children or the elderly. Basically if you want to reduce the risk of becoming sick with the flu and spreading it to those around you you should consider getting a flu shot –soon!
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