Flu Be Gone: What You Can Do to Ward off Seasonal Influenza

Anyone who has had a bout with the flu is eager to avoid a repeat experience. Typically, this seasonal virus causes a host of unpleasant symptoms including fever, chills, achy joints, congestion, and fatigue. For those less equipped to fend off the infection – the elderly, the chronically ill, pregnant women, and young children – the flu can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, and even death. Fortunately we now know that there are a few critical steps we can take to decrease our chances of contracting this common affliction. Read on to learn more.