Now that we are fast approaching October and the winter months it’s time to start planning on how to best prepare our bodies for this time of the year. Outbreaks of the flu occur yearly.
Over the last number of years there has been an increase in the number of cases of flu, so it’s more important than ever to ensure you have taken the steps to prevent any chance of getting it.
Anyone of us can get the flu, however it can be alot more severe in a person over the age of 65, anyone suffering from a chronic medical condition as well as pregnant women. It is infectious and can become a serious illness therefore if you are in one of the above high risk categories it is advised that you receive a new flu vaccine each year.