Contact US 24/7 logo914-764-7500

Welcome to the Westchester Family Care Blog!

Friday, January 20, 2017

When Should My Parents Get Flu Shots? Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors


What if you could prevent a trip to the doctor this flu season for your aging parent or grandparent? October is the time of year when seniors are encouraged to get flu shots by the CDC. Your loved one’s immune system is not as strong as it once was. You can help aging relatives prevent from getting sick this flu season by helping them get flu shots.

Getting a flu vaccination and following a few simple flu prevention tips for seniors can help save lives, as people who are older are at a greater risk of getting serious complications from the flu. In fact, it’s estimated that people over the age of 65 account for between 71% to 85% of seasonal flu-related deaths. Flu prevention for seniors is serious business.


Read more »

Labels: