The ever-changing weather conditions have become a cause for concern and while many of us may not know when it will strike, preventive measures such as flu shots may be the best way to try and stay healthy. Although seasonal flu activity has decreased from its peak in late February, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says there are still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year. According to health officials, it is not too late to get vaccinated against the seasonal influenza virus.

Those who are in higher risk groups should receive the flu vaccine, said Dr. William Schaffner, chairman of the department of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University and a spokesman for the Infectious Disease Society of America. “There’s still some time to do it and there still will be some seasonal flu perking along,” Schaffner said during a recent interview with MSNBC. “I would say, by all means, get vaccinated.”

Passport Health Travel Medicine Specialists counsels and educates international travelers and administers the recommended/required vaccines during the consultation, including routine adult immunizations. The company also provides on-site flu clinics to companies across the nation to help protect employees and decrease absenteeism in the work place.

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