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Flu
Flu season in Maine typically begins in December, and lasts until March. Influenza, or the flu, usually lasts about a week, and typically includes symptoms like high fever, headache, cough, sore throat, and a runny nose. For the young, the elderly, and people with certain medical problems, the flu can be a serious health risk. But there are ways that you can keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. (Maine CDC)
On this page of the Maine Health Forum, you will find resources to help prevent the flu, including places in your community where you where you can get a flu shot. You can also learn more about influenza.
Does your organization have a flu hotline or host flu clinics that should be posted on this page? Let us know.
Three easy ways to prevent the spread of seasonal flu:
2. Wash your hands.
3. Stay home if you feel sick.
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