Announcement

In Anticipation of the Cold and Flu Season

As winter looms around the corner, we are reminded that we have to safeguard our minds and bodies against the eventuality that we all face: the cold and flu season. Many people will just pop a few pills or drink some over the counter concoction in hopes of dodging those nasty viruses. What they may not realize is that there is a world of possibilities out there to strengthen and heal their bodies from the stresses of everyday living. That in turn, will result in fewer physical ailments and a decreased susceptibility    to the disease.            
The 'flu shot' is an excellent supplement to aid in prevention, but requires the patient to be healthy enough to take it an average of two weeks prior to potential exposure, says a Health survey. It is recommended to those who are constant risk of infection as well as those who are at a high risk of developing serious complications as a result. The flu shot aids the body's immune system in producing antibodies against the inactivated virus in the vaccine. In case one is exposed to the real virus, the antibodies will prevent or reduce the likelihood of severe illness should the infection occur.

"The lungs are obviously the primary area of worry for the body"

The fist stage of prevention is identification. Do you have the flu or could it be case of allergies or a common cold? Influenza is usually a more severe illness than the common cold, which is caused by other respiratory viruses. Influenza typically showcases symptoms including headaches, chills and cough followed rapidly by a fever, appetite loss, muscle aches and tiredness. Cold symptoms are limited to the upper respiratory tract with runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and throat irritation. Children as well as adults over the age of 65 and those who suffer from long-term or chronic health problems should take extra precautions during the winter season, to avoid unnecessary complications. Health reports show that 1 in 4 or 1 in 10 people might be infected with influenza each season. While fatalities caused by influenza vary each year.

The 1^st Voroklini Medical Center is in the pleasant position to announce that, our attending medical doctors can administer the ‘flu shot’ beginning the first week of September 2006.

For your convenience and for the purpose of having enough supply of the injection, please call for an appointment.