Influenza Update from Parish Nurse
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that influenza rates are already higher and earlier than usual, and case numbers are higher than they have been in over a decade in parts of the country.
Getting a flu shot is still the best way to protect yourself and I encourage you to make arrangements to receive it as soon as possible if you haven’t already.
There are many vaccination sites. For example: local pharmacies, Walmart, Hannafords, Sam’s and of course, your physician’s office. Most sites have appointment information on their websites.
Take good care of yourselves and your families.
Yours in health, Jackie Tselikis MSEdRN
Parish Nurse