2010 Flu Season for Seniors

Monday, January 25, 2010 by Jean Bandos

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services would like to “highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond… the spread of 2009 H1N1 influenza is likely to continue” into 2010.

Influenza is unpredictable, but it is known that if people are vaccinated, the flu is less likely to spread in the coming months.   Ask your health care provider if you have questions about the flu vaccine for you or your senior loved one.

Symptoms of Flu

Seasonal Flu- All types of flu can cause:

  • Fever
  • Coughing and/or sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Headaches and/or body aches
  • Chills
  • Fatigue


H1N1 Flu- Same as seasonal flu, but symptoms may be more severe.
Fever

  • Coughing and/or sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Headaches and/or body aches
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
In addition to the above symptoms, a number of H1N1 flu cases reported:
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
     
If you're a caregiver, speak to your health care provider with any questions about the flu or the flu vaccine for you and your senior loved one. 

My next post will give some of the most important flu prevention tips to keep you and your senior loved one healthy.

Comments for 2010 Flu Season for Seniors

Leave a comment





Captcha