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Division of Bacterial Diseases Bulletin Fall

Division of Bacterial Diseases Bulletin Fall

Division of Bacterial Diseases Bulletin Fall

Autumn is a great time to engage in physical activities outdoors.

Kamil E. Barbour, PhD1, Judy A. Stevens, PhD2, Charles G.

Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions. Flu vaccination and the correct use of flu antiviral medicines are very important for those people.

Vaccination against flu is especially important for American Indians and Alaska Natives, who have been found to be at higher risk for complications from the flu. Protect yourself and your community by getting a flu vaccine.

As long as flu viruses are spreading, it's not too late to get your flu vaccine.

Follow these tips to help prevent illness when visiting petting zoos.

Older adults should be screened for fall risk annually. Community providers (people without formal medical training who work with older adults in senior centers or aging services) may be a viable group to expand the reach of screenings.