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Flu Facts
2007-09-12

The U.S. Public Health Service released the following statistics related to the influenza season.

-10-20% of the entire population of the U.S. contracts the flu each year

-40 million people in this country require outpatient doctor visits and 114,000 hospitalizations occur

-36,000 Americans die from complications associated with influenza

-most deaths occur in the population over 65 years of age; young children account for the second highest number of influenza related deaths

-peak activity occurs in January and February

-the fall is the ideal time for vaccination

-modern flu vaccine injections do not contain live viruses and will not make you sick

Consult your family physician about receiving your flu shot today!