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FORT MYERS, Fla. – This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Here to discuss this year’s Flu Season and the Flu Vaccine is Dr. Annette St. Pierre-MacKoul. Symptoms of the Flu: Contagious Respiratory Illness Affects the nose, throat and lungs. Can involve vomiting / diarrhea – usually in children. Disease can be mild to severe. Can lead to death. Yearly Statistics of the Flu: Causes millions of illnesses Innumerable work days missed Hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations Thousands to tens of thousands deaths per year >100 deaths per year in children Prevention of the Flu: Vaccination Good hand washing Cough into your sleeve or shirt Getting enough sleep Eating right and exercising MVI and water Flu Vaccine: Recommended for all over 6 months of age. Takes 2-4 weeks to take effect after immunization. Peak activity: December – February. Milder case of the flu if you get sick.