Winter is quickly approaching, so guess what, it's flu shot time! Flu season usually begins in October each year and usually ends around May. The months of December, January, and February are usually the worst months when it comes to the flu. Those are the months when more people tend to come down with the flu. Because of this, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highly recommends that everyone older than 6 months of age should get flu shots as soon as possible. You have to get a new flu vaccine every year because the flu virus is always changing. Mew strains of the flu virus tend to appear every year. For this reason, the flu vaccine is re-formulated each year to keep up with the ever changing flu viruses. Therefore, taking the time to get a flu shot each and every year is the most effective way to protect yourself against getting the flu.
If you’re really against getting the flu shot, having some antiviral drugs such as antibiotics in your arsenal can be a good way to also help prevent flu. Please note though, that unlike the flu shot, antiviral drugs will require a prescription from your doctor. You can also employ other healthy living measures, such as sneezing into your elbows, and frequent hand washing, can help in the prevention of spreading and contracting the flu and other illnesses.
It's not always easy to get to your doctor's office to get the flu shot, But, thanks to the convenience factor, more and more people are getting immunized at pharmacies and other convenient locations. One such location is Duane Reade.
Duane Reade now offers the flu shot at all of their pharmacy locations during regular pharmacy hours. You don't even have to make an appointment, as they accept walk-ins. They also accept most insurance plans.
Last week I had the opportunity to witness New York Giants own David Diehl getting his flu shot at the Duane Reade Store in Union Square.
He's protecting himself against the flu. What's worse than not being able to play the sport you love because you get the flu? That's what happened to St. Louis Rams player Eugene Sims. Last month Sims was sent home because he had the flu.
David then took some time to sign autographs and take pictures with his fans.
I needed to pick up a few things while I was there and one of the first things I saw as I made my way through the store was this display with seasonal health remedies.
So not only can you get the flu shot at Duane Reade, you can load up on remedies for the common cold as well!
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