Meet The Faces Of Influenza
We all know someone who needs to be vaccinated against the influenza virus this year. With over 200 million people in the U.S. being part of a group that health officials recommend receive influenza vaccination, it is likely that you or a family member need to be immunized each year. each year. Despite these numbers, many Americans think influenza won t affect their families. Influenza is not the common cold. It s serious. Influenza vaccination is a safe and effective way to help prevent influenza. Unfortunately, too many people still believe the myth that an annual immunization can cause influenza. With the influenza season upon us, it is important to consult your health care provider to learn more about influenza and the importance of an annual immunization. Included in the Faces of Influenza are famous and not so famous Americans who take influenza seriously and get immunized each year. Here are some of their stories: Actress Jean Smart Actress Jean Smart has type 1 diabetes, a chronic medical condition she s lived with and managed for years...