The flu can be serious for everyone–but for adults 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high. There are also other risks that may not be as obvious, such as the flu increasing the risk of heart attack by 3-5 times and stroke by 2-3 times in the first two weeks of infection for those over 65 years of age. That is why it’s important to understand ways to stay healthy this fall and winter as the flu and cold season kicks into high gear!
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The differences between Influenza and othe...
The flu can be serious for everyone–but for adults 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high. There are also other risks that may not be as obvious, such as the flu increasing the risk of heart attack by 3-5 times and stroke by 2-3 times in the first two weeks of infection for those over 65 years of age. That is why it’s important to understand ways to stay healthy this fall and winter as the flu and cold season kicks into high gear!
Listen in to learn more about the following:
- The differences between Influenza and other illnesses, such as COVID-19, a common cold or a stomach bug.
- Information regarding the “flu” vaccine, timing and receiving with other vaccines (e.g., COVID-19 vaccine or booster, etc.)
- Personal strategies to stay healthy this fall and winter, especially for older adults and their caregivers.
- Questions older adults and caregivers should ask their physician or health care provider regarding vaccines and other strategies.
- Resources to support caregivers and older adults to stay healthy this fall and winter.
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