It is 92 degrees outside as I write this. In the midst of this sweltering heat, it is hard to wrap my head around the fact that it is almost time to start preparing for that annual health scare...the flu. Anyone who knows me know that I am a huge proponent of all vaccines. The flu vaccine can be a literal life saver, particularly for those over 65 and those with chronic health conditions. But how about for those of us in good health who do not fall into these categories? What we all need to know is that 1) Anyone can suffer from complications of the flu, and 2)By getting vaccinated, you do your part in keeping our COMMUNITY healthy. You see, the flu virus can travel rapidly from person to person, causing an outbreak. But when enough people vaccinate, the virus can’t travel as easily — and the entire community is less likely to get it. This is especially important for the most vulnerable, including infants and people with compromised immunity, who are unable to receive the vaccination themselves, and rely on all of us to keep the flu virus at bay by getting our shots. We will be hosting a flu shot clinic at church in September (see below for dates and times). I hope to see you there!
