Unfortunately, riding on the coat tails of seasonal changes are
some pretty nasty germs that can cause mild to severe colds and
flu in people of all ages. Children and seniors are especially
at risk, along with those who have weak immune systems. No one
can pinpoint exactly why there is a rise in the these infections
during the fall and winter except to surmise that people are
more apt to stay indoors during cold weather, putting themselves
in closer proximity to those who may be sick and spreading
germs. Anyone who has suffered the misery of a seasonal cold or
survived a debilitating bout of the flu can assure you they
would prefer never to experience either again. But because these
germs run rampant during the fall, chances are we all have the
potential to become infected from time-to-time. The flu
vaccination is highly recommended for seniors to prevent
contracting that virus. However, even after vaccination some
people may get the flu, though symptoms are not as severe as
they can be without the vaccine.