April 24, 2024

FLU SHOT

Flu Prevention: Change of Seasons

Art Levy | 11/1/2007
Flu vaccine

State health officials say the best way to prepare for flu season is to get a flu shot. “There is an ample supply of flu vaccine available this year so we encourage everyone to break the habit of skipping their immunization due to shortages and get vaccinated,” says Steve Scott, president of the American Lung Association of Florida.



Karenia Brevis [Red Tide]
Links: Red Tide, an algae bloom found along Florida’s coasts, can cause coughing, sneezing and other respiratory problems. For the latest on where the blooms are, check out the Mote Marine Red Tide Update Page

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