Fight the Flu and Boost Your Immunity

Simple and Safe Tips to Avoid the Flu

‘Tis the Season… Flu Season!

Flu shots are now available and recommended for the majority of individuals ages 6 months and older. Here are answers to some FAQs:

What are the symptoms of the flu?

Influenza is an illness with symptoms including fevers, chills, body aches, cough, nasal congestion, headache, among others. Some individuals will become sick enough from influenza that they will require hospitalization. In fact, 12,000-50,000 Americans will die annually from the flu.

Why get the flu shot?

Getting the flu vaccine can protect you from contracting the flu and can lessen the severity of the disease if you do contract it. The more people that get the flu shot, the less flu will spread around, protecting the most vulnerable individuals.

Is it safe to get the COVID vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time?

Yes.

Where can I get a flu shot?

You can get this at most pharmacies or find a location to get a flu shot by visiting the Saint Alphonsus Website where you can make an appointment at one of our drive-up clinics.

Zesty Immune Boosting Tea

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiling hot water
• 1 ginger tea bag (or a 1 cm slice of fresh ginger root, diced or grated)
• ¼ tsp ground turmeric (or a 1 cm fresh piece of root, diced or grated)
• 1 tbsp manuka or raw honey for taste
• 1 lemon/s -juice and zest

Directions

1. Pour the boiling water over the ginger and turmeric.


2. Let it sit for a few minutes before adding the zest and juice.


3. Add the honey then simply sip yourself well.