For the elderly, getting flu nothing to sneeze at

Submitted by Canton1 on
By Susan Sterling Guest columnist
Save your nose (and your holiday plans) with these five tips to avoid influenza, stay healthy

Getting the flu at any age is never fun.

Making things worse, the flu tends to hit hardest during the holiday season. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we come into contact with more germs that can weaken the immune system.

Regardless of all the grand holiday plans you have made with friends and family, a sneeze in the wrong direction can pull you down and put you out for the count.

 For the elderly, the risks are even higher. People over the age of 65 are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu because human immune defenses weaken with age. 

 So, I have come up with a few helpful tips to prevent the flu, save your noses and your holiday plans.

Get a flu shot - The best way to prevent the flu is with a flu vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for people 65 years and older because they are at high risk for complications from flu.

To read the full article, subscribe to the Canton Herald or pick up a copy from one of our vendors.