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Better Health. No Hassles.Better Health. No Hassles.
Prevention PAYS!
It’s a FREE physical, It’s at work, and It’s $25.00 in your pocket
Better Health. No Hassles.
Better Health. No Hassles.
The Flu
• Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus.
• There are 2 major types of flu viruses, type A and B, that circulate throughout the world each year.
• Symptoms of flu can be mild to severe, and at times can lead to death.
• In the United States, about 25-50 million people become infected with the flu virus annually.
Better Health. No Hassles.
Prevent the Flu from Infecting You
• Vaccination is the #1 way to prevent becoming infected and spreading the seasonal flu!
Better Health. No Hassles.
I’m Healthy…I’ve Never Had the Flu…
• Not worried about yourself…
• Most of those who die are either the young or the old (think of your children, grandchildren and your parents).
• Flu-related deaths can result from pneumonia and from a worsening of heart and/or lung conditions and other chronic diseases.
• About 36,000 die from complications caused by the flu each year.
Better Health. No Hassles.
Bottom Line
• It takes only a few minutes of your time but could $ave you a week’$ worth of lost work.
• Flu vaccines are available right now. You may also stop by the Health and Wellness Center.
• Your spouse/domestic partner may also receive a free flu vaccine.
Better Health. No Hassles.
Don’t be caught unprotected by the seasonal flu
virus!
Get Vaccinated TODAY