Winter Heralds the Arrival of Influenza Influenza

       is transmitted easily from person to person. You may come in contact with it today simply by talking to your colleague. Even if you are healthy, it may keep you in bed feeling miserable for weeks. Symptoms include fever, aching muscles, runny nose, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. For those who have preexisting health problems, influenza can be severe. What is influenza? It is a contagious disease caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract of the body. It typically infects ten to twenty percent of the world’s population each flu season. How can you prevent it? A) Vaccination: The influenza vaccination is 70 to 90 percent effective. It’s a single shot given each year prior to the flu season. 

 B) Hygiene: Wash your hands frequently whether you are sick or healthy. Use a mask when in close contact with people exhibiting symptoms of the flu. Decontaminate your home and working environment by cleaning with products containing bleach.

       National Health is committed to offering a high-level service at affordable prices to encourage all Canadian residents to get vaccinated. To schedule your flu vaccination, call our office at 02-2505-1920 or visit our website at www.nationalhealth.com. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Walk- ins welcome.