Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Flu Emergency

SYMPTOMS

 Governor Cuomo has declared a health emergency in New York State. This gives pharmacists the authorization to provide the flu shot to more people. Have you gotten your flu shot? It can prevent you from getting the flu- which is NO JOKE this year people!

Almost 20-THOUSAND people have reported getting it in New York so far this year.


The CDC says there are 3 steps you can take to FIGHT THE FLU:

1. Get the flu vaccine!
2. Take everyday prevention steps
3. If you get it... take antiviral prescription medications

For more detailed reasons how each of those three steps helps click HERE.


For more information on the Flu Emergency in New York State please click HERE.

Please GET YOUR FLU SHOT

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