EP. 13: How The Flu Virus Works (And How To Protect Yourself)

The flu is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit, but what exactly is influenza? What are the causes? What are the symptoms, and the treatments? When is the flu season? And what about the flu vaccine? Can you get the flu from the flu vaccine and why in the world is there a different flu vaccine every year?<br/><br/>I'm Dr. Frita and in this podcast episode, I'll be answering these questions and more so you can understand the complexities of the flu virus and how to protect yourself from getting it. <br/><br/>This podcast is intended to be informational only.  It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice.  For medical advice, please consult your physician.<br/><br/>Be sure to download your copy of my book, Under Pressure: A Guide To Controlling High Blood Pressure!  It's packed with valuable guidelines, tips, and information that will help you to lower your blood pressure and improve your health. Click here now to get your copy today.<br/><br/> Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you’ll never miss my latest videos.<br/><br/>Be sure to follow me on social media<br/>✔️ YouTube<br/>✔️  Instagram<br/>✔️  Clubhouse<br/>✔️  Facebook <br/><br/>I'll explain what influenza is, how it's transmitted, and who is most at risk of contracting it. I'll talk about the common symptoms of the flu, such as a fever, chills, aches and pains, headache, sore throat, and more. I'll also discuss some of the complications that can arise from the flu virus, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. I'll go over the best ways to protect yourself against the flu. This includes getting a yearly flu shot, washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and staying away from crowds. Finally, I'll discuss the importance of getting a flu shot every year and why there's a different vaccine each year.  This is why it's so important to get your flu shot early in the season, as soon as it becomes available. So if you're looking for a better understanding of the flu virus, and some tips on how to protect yourself from it, join me for this episode of my podcast.