State Health Department encourages three steps toward a healthier flu season

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) said today that Missourians can improve their chances of fighting off influenza and staying healthier this flu season by taking three simple steps. By getting the flu vaccine, taking everyday precautions, and taking flu antiviral medicine if the doctor recommends it, people stand a good chance of avoiding the misery and even serious illness flu can cause.
“We never know exactly when the flu will strike here in Missouri, nor can we predict how many people will become ill with the flu. We can be certain, though, that the flu is coming, it will make people sick and even take the lives of some Missourians,” said Jane Drummond, DHSS executive director. “But we also know that, if people will take these three simple steps, they can greatly lower their risk of getting the flu or becoming seriously ill if they can’t avoid it. We really hope Missourians will do all they can to fight the flu...
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