It's Sickening... Colds & Flu

Raise your hand if you've encountered someone sick this fall. Between flu, colds, & allergies, there is already a lot of sniffling & coughing.

Prevention is still your best option! This includes getting a flu immunization (shot or mist); avoiding or cleaning germ-filled places; & regularly washing your hands. Nutritious foods, physical activity, quality sleep, & not smoking also help boost your immune system.
- MedicineNet's Flu Shots - Next Big Influenza Outbreak
- Prevention's 8 Germiest Public Spots
- Centers for Disease Control's When & How to Wash Your Hands

Flu shots are available at some healthcare providers, many pharmacies, & Granville-Vance Public Health by appointment. They cost $30 or are free with accepted insurance.

Is it a cold, the flu, or just seasonal allergies?
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases' Is it a Cold or the Flu? (printable chart)
- Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America's Flu/Cold or Allergies? (printable chart) 

Despite your best efforts, you may still get sick. What should you do?

- MedicineNet's Are You too Sick to Work?
- US Health News' How Sick is too Sick to Exercise?
- Centers for Disease Control's The Flu: What to do if You Get Sick (includes emergency signs)
- FamilyDoctor.org's Colds & the Flu-- Treatment (includes kids)
- BabyCenter's Flu During Pregnancy
- WebMD's 10 Foods to Eat When You Have the Flu
- Greatist's The Best & Worst Foods to Eat When You're Sick