In past years I have avoided taking any special preparations for flu season, other than bulking up on vitamin C suppements and fruits full of vitamin C. This year is different and the most dangerous for catching a deadly variety of flu since 1918.  That is when a similar strain of flu killed millions of people world wide.

Thousands of New York health care workers have been urged to get vaccinated for the flu virus in preparation for a swine flu spike, reports the Associated Press.

However, many health care workers have shunned the vaccine due to skepticism and safety concerns. Some even fear getting Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare paralysis that occurred during a swine flu vaccine effort in 1976.

According to the recent report, over 550 U.S. deaths have been attributed to the new H1N1 swine flu and an estimated 36,000 Americans die from regular influenza each year.

So, if you are barely knocking the sand out of your shoes from summer--you better think about flu season--because it typically starts in the early fall and continues well into the winter months. Influenza infection is not just a "bad cold." Influenza is an ever-changing virus that infects millions of Americans each year (see Resources below). Whether you are for getting the vaccine or if you have your reservations, here are some steps to help you prepare for Flu season. Read original article for more information.

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