The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sounding the alarm bells about the upcoming flu season. According to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, we should prepare ourselves for a potentially severe wave of influenza this fall and winter. Walensky compared our situation to a ticking time bomb ready to explode, as not everyone has received their flu vaccination. Just like defusing a bomb, we need to take proactive measures by getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene to minimize the impact of the flu. As we’ve seen in previous seasons, the flu can quickly spread and cause significant illness and hospitalizations. But here’s the silver lining – by heeding the CDC’s warning and taking steps to protect ourselves and others, we have the power to dampen the impact of the flu. So let’s roll up our sleeves, get that shot, and wash our hands like it’s nobody’s business! Stay healthy this season!
