This is your yearly December PSA. And a warning.
The best time to get your flu shot was 2 months ago in October.
The second best time to get your flu shot is today.
Come now, don’t tarry.
This is the warning part of the post.
If it seems that everyone is sick this holiday season, it is likely because they are.
The waste water monitoring data for North Carolina just increased. The NC level for the entire state is moderate. This is specific to flu A. But by the CDC map there are multiple areas of the state that are marked as very high and high levels of flu A in the wastewater.
This is well worn and timeless set of instructions.
Wash your hands.
Wear a mask
Cover your mouth when coughing.
Avoid crowded areas.
Avoid people who are actively coughing.
Drink your fluids.
Get plenty of rest.
And, for pete’s sake, get your flu vaccine!
If not, don’t come crying when you get the flu.
You are protecting not only yourself, but others in the community.
Just do it.
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