Influenza or the “flu” is a disease that can lead to hospitalization and in some cases death. The symptoms of Influenza are; nasal and lung congestion, sore throat, fever, chills, cough sneezes, fatigue, headache, and sore muscles and joints. The need for the flu shot is at an all time high in todays society. Each year the flu is different and can affect people in different ways, thus scientist need to make a different vaccine every year to combat different strains of flu viruses. Healthy people can contract the sickness and spread it to others, this is why the flu shot is necessary for everyone.
Since 1976 to 2007, “estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people”
Since 1976 to 2007, “estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people”