We've all experienced those dreaded symptoms of a scratchy sore throat and know we're inevitably going to come down with a bad cold or the flu. Having a cold can make us feel quite ill, where we'd like nothing more than to be able to spend the day snuggled up in bed. But the flu poses more of a threat and is not the same as a cold. Do you know the difference? This article explains.

Vaccine is a word we hear about from time to time, but it is especially during the flu season when you hear and see the “V” word a lot more in the news media. Unfortunately, we are never fully prepared for it when the flu season begins. These vaccines are not made in one day like most drugs are when more is needed. This is the reason why sometimes there is a very limited quantity of vaccine around when the flu season hit. It takes time to make more vaccine when the supply runs low. Also, the virus strain is different from year to year for influenza virus due to mutation.

We're getting closer to the holidays when it's time to see your relatives and friends at parties and other gatherings! Along with the fun, we also have to face the fact of flu season. With each event and gathering we attend, the probability grows that we'll be around folks sick with the flu.
Influenza can be a very dangerous illness for everyone, but especially those who have chronic illnesses such as asthma. Here's a link to an article explaining flu symptoms, how flu is dangerous for asthmatics, and how to prevent influenza from attacking you and your family.
What is the Flu?