{"id":17284,"date":"2018-01-22T17:18:10","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T22:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=17284"},"modified":"2019-09-16T11:41:47","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T15:41:47","slug":"flu-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/flu-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Need-To-Know Facts About This Year\u2019s Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you never miss a flu vaccine or haven\u2019t had one in years, the seasonal virus is probably all over your news feed\u2014and on your mind\u2014right now. In the past few weeks, a particularly nasty flu has become widespread across the U.S., affecting every corner of the country, save for Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p>The quick uptick in the virus\u2019 spread has alarmed everyone\u2014including the CDC, who released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2018\/t0112-widespread-flu-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">statement<\/a> about it on Friday. Take a deep breath (unless you\u2019re surrounded by sick people); here\u2019s what you need to know about the current influenza insanity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. The flu is more widespread this year than it has been in the past 13 years.<\/strong> There have been only two flu seasons categorized as \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2018\/t0112-widespread-flu-activity.html\">high-severity\u2019<\/a> (based on higher-than average flu cases, doctor and hospitalization stats, and mortalities) in those 13 years, but this year is shaping up to be a potential third.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Flu season is likely peaking right now. <\/strong>But experts expect the flu frenzy will last a few more weeks before slowing, and may stick around in some capacity for up to three more months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a03.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>The vast majority of flu cases this year (almost 80 percent) are a type of Influenza A called \u201cH3N2.\u201d<\/strong>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2018\/t0112-widespread-flu-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC<\/a>, the H3N2 virus is associated with a worse flu season, more hospitalizations, and more flu-related deaths.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. The flu shot hasn\u2019t been remarkably effective (but is still worth getting). <\/strong>So far, this year\u2019s vaccine has only been about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2018\/t0112-widespread-flu-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">30 percent effective<\/a> in warding off the H3N2 strain. But the vaccine does offer some protection against all four types of flu out there, including H1N1 and influenza B, which don\u2019t usually become a problem until later in the flu season. Plus, even if you still end up with the flu, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28525597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research<\/a> suggests you&#8217;ll have milder symptoms\u2014and even spend less time under the weather\u2014if you&#8217;ve been vaccinated. So if you haven\u2019t gotten your vaccine yet, get after it; just keep in mind that it takes about two weeks to become effective.<\/p>\n<p>Taking your mother\u2019s age-old advice about washing your hands, keeping your distance from those who are under the weather, and taking sick days when you need them can all help you ward off the flu this season. If you\u2019ve already come down with symptoms, many experts recommend getting a prescription antiviral drug (like Tamiflu\u00ae) from your doctor to combat symptoms and keep the flu from becoming more serious.<\/p>\n<p>Homeopathic medicines like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/oscillococcinum\/N-8m5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oscillococcinum<\/a> (a.k.a. \u2018oscillo\u2019) can also offer relief from the flu. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1475491699902084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research<\/a> has found oscillo effective in reducing flu symptoms (like cough, sore throat, and achiness) and shortening the total amount of time spent feeling ill.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a number of other nutrients and supplements that can help support your immune system through these sniffly, sneezy months, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/probiotics\/N-cp99jn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">probiotics<\/a> (which support gut and immune function), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-c\/N-cp99i1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin C<\/a> (a powerful antioxidant), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-d\/N-cp99i2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin D<\/a> (which is involved in our immune function), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/immune-support-echinacea-zinc-elderberry\/N-7y8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">echinacea<\/a> (an herb that may boost white blood cells).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you never miss a flu vaccine or haven\u2019t had one in years, the seasonal virus is probably all over your news feed\u2014and on your mind\u2014right now. 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