Seasonal Flu

Seasonal flu is caused by influenza viruses that infect humans each year. An estimated five to twenty percent of the population in the US contracts influenza each year.

Seasonal flu is characterized by the abrupt onset of fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and cough. It can lead to more severe disease, such as pneumonia. It can even cause death in infants and people who are very old or have chronic health problems.

If you are a Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates patient whose doctor feels you are at high risk for complications from the flu and you would like a flu shot, check the:

• Flu information hotline for your site or contact your Harvard Vanguard Medical doctor's office to make an appointment.



• Adult High-Risk Flu Vaccine Schedule
  
  
• Pediatric High-Risk Flu Vaccine Schedule

• Flu information hotlines
• Flu vaccination schedule
• Adult High Risk Flu Schedule
• Pediatric High Risk Flu Schedule
• Who is at high risk?
• Avoiding the flu and colds
• Flu Season 2008-2009