American Lung Association Urges Prevention and Protection During Record 2013 Flu Outbreak
Flu vaccination is recommended as the first line of defense, coupled with preventative actions such as frequent hand-washing and staying home when you're sick.
Editor's note: The following is a press release issued by the American Lung Association. Influenza activity continues to increase in the United States, with most of the country now experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) weekly flu report. The American Lung Association strongly recommends that consumers protect themselves by getting a flu vaccine and taking preventive action to stop the spread of germs. Those who do get severely ill, especially people in high risk groups, should seek antiviral treatment as soon as possible. “We can’t emphasize enough how important it is and how easy it is to provide your family with as much protection as possible by getting …
