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Influenza

Think You Have the Flu? What Are Flu Symptoms? Know the FACTS:

Fever Aches Chills Tiredness Sudden symptoms Symptoms of influenza range from mild to severe with some cases resulting in complications such as pneumonia and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 36,000 Americans die from complications of influenza each year. The two types of available vaccines are the flu shot and the nasal spray. Anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, it is recommended that certain people should get vaccinated each year:

• Children 6 months through 18 years of age (this recommendation is new for this year)
• Pregnant women
• People 50 years of age and older
• People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
• People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities

In addition, it is recommended that people who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu get vaccinated, including:

• Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
• Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
• Healthcare workers

To find a flu shot near you, check out our Southeastern Pennsylvania Flu Shot Guide.

For answers to all your influenza questions including symptoms, treatment, and prevention, visit our list of Recommended Sites.

The Faces of Influenza portrait gallery features portraits of many famous and not-so-famous Americans. These “faces”—including national spokesperson, Olympic Gold Medalist, most recent winner of “Dancing with the Stars,” and mother Kristi Yamaguchi—are committed to encouraging Americans to get their flu shots and help prevent the spread of influenza. Click here to learn more.

PhillyHealthInfo.org is here to help you find flu shots and influenza treatment programs in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Our health services list in the blue box on the right side of the page is a good place to start.