{"id":13701,"date":"2023-10-26T15:37:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T15:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/?p=13701"},"modified":"2023-10-26T15:37:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T15:37:53","slug":"stay-informed-and-safe-this-flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/stay-informed-and-safe-this-flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay informed and safe this flu season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-header-35-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13703\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-header-35-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-header-35-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Every fall and winter, the flu returns in full force. It is critical that we ensure we are keeping up with our flu shots\u2014it has been proven that n<strong>ew variants of the flu virus are created year after year<\/strong>, which means that new vaccine formulations are being developed to fight them. These seasons are a reminder to <strong>increase flu prevention efforts<\/strong> in preparation for a healthy and enjoyable holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>It is important to understand the symptoms and ways in which the flu is contagious in order to avoid contracting the disease and take care of our loved ones. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that causes the seasonal influenza epidemic each year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The most common symptoms of influenza include <em>fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath (feeling out of breath), fatigue, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches and body aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea<\/em> (usually more common in children with influenza). These symptoms develop between day one and four of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">You can spread the flu before your symptoms even surface, so those who are<strong> exhibiting symptoms are contagious<\/strong>. When talking about the spread of the virus, it is necessary to emphasize that, although the virus that causes COVID-19 and influenza viruses are considered to spread in similar ways, the virus that causes COVID-19 tends to be more contagious because it can spread more quickly and easily to more people than influenza viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Furthermore, it is important to keep in mind that influenza can have serious consequences if it is not properly treated. <strong>The groups at greatest risk are older adults, people with certain underlying conditions, infants and children, and pregnant women<\/strong>. This is why it is important to treat it early and properly to reduce the risk of complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>The only way to reduce infections and reduce the risk of complications is vaccination. Physicians recommend an annual vaccination against the disease, as the constant evolution of the virus requires that vaccines be adjusted to cope with each new flu season. Vaccination is also the best way to prevent the spread of flu to family, friends, and your community in general. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and those around you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">There are several different FDA-approved influenza vaccines that, in effect, are produced each year to <strong>protect against all types of influenza viruses that are expected to be the most prevalent for the year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Vaccines are available at health centers near you. For more information, consult the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncird\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncird\/index.html<\/a>, or contact N<strong>HCOA\u2019s Resource Cente<\/strong>r if you need more information about available vaccines and vaccination centers and\/or transportation to your vaccination appointment by texting us on <strong>Whatsapp at (202) 658-8664<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/symptoms\/flu-vs-covid19.htm#:~:text=Signos%20y%20s%C3%ADntomas,-Similitudes%3A&amp;text=Tanto%20el%20COVID%2D19%20como,Tos\">https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/symptoms\/flu-vs-covid19.htm#:~:text=Signos%20y%20s%C3%ADntomas,-Similitudes%3A&amp;text=Tanto%20el%20COVID%2D19%20como,Tos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=La%20influenza%20es%20una%20enfermedad,puede%20llevar%20a%20la%20muerte.\">https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=La%20influenza%20es%20una%20enfermedad,puede%20llevar%20a%20la%20muerte.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncird\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncird\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every fall and winter, the flu returns in full force. It is critical that we ensure we are keeping up with our flu shots\u2014it has been proven that new variants of the flu virus are created year after year, which means that new vaccine formulations are being developed to fight them. 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