AS WE ENTER the holiday season, the excitement of family gatherings and holiday parties are worth celebrating. One thing to remember while preparing for holiday festivities is to remain healthy and get a flu shot. December 1-7 is National Influenza Vaccination Week and a great time to remind people of the importance of getting a flu vaccine this time of year.
There is nothing joyous about getting sick over the holidays. This is one gift you don’t want to share this season. Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to reduce a person’s chance of illness this holiday season. National Influenza Vaccination Week serves as a reminder that it's not too late to vaccinate.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2019 من Central Florida Health News.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2019 من Central Florida Health News.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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