Temperatures are starting to drop, leaves are changing and pumpkin spice is everywhere you look. For most fall is the best time of year, a time that brings football, hoodies and Halloween. But for those with chronic illness or who are immunocompromised fall means something completely different. Fall means that the cold and flu season is upon us and we have to be more vigilant than ever to make sure we protect ourselves from illness. It almost seems unfair that we have to say goodbye to the wonderful summer temperatures and longer days, and also welcome the cooler temperatures that often cause pain and bring illness.
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Cold or Flu? How To Know The Difference
This time of year it seems like everyone is sick. Colds and stomach bugs and even the FLU. But sometimes it’s hard to differentiate between a cold or the full blown flu especially for those of us with weakened immune systems.
How You Can Avoid The Colds and Flu That Come Along With The Change In Temperatures
It never fails that as we start to say goodbye to summer and all the fun memories we had, we not only welcome fall, football and changes in leaves. We also welcome allergies, colds and the flu.
We Can Run But We Can’t Hide……From The Flu Season
** the following is based on my opinion that those who can should get the flu shot! It’s just my opinion! I don’t know about […]
Is It The Cold or The Flu?!?!
Let’s talk about the topic that seems to be on everyone’s mind. Colds and the flu. Not the stomach bug you might pick up, but […]
5 Quick Tips to Avoid Illness During Cold and Flu Season
Yes, it may be fall and almost the holiday season. But with those wonderful things also come the bad! Bad for immunocompromised individuals that is. […]