Flu Season

With summer quickly fading and the weather starting to cool it is getting to be that time of the year. October usually marks the start of flu season and we are gearing up here at Whaleys. We have already received a large shipment of flu vaccines and are currently vaccinating people who are interested. Remember, you can make an appointment or come into any of our locations to get your shot during normal business hours.

I thought this would be a great time for a brief refresher course on who is at high risk for flu related complications according to the Centers for Disease Control.
  • Children younger than 5 years old
  • Adults older than 65
  • Pregnant women
  • Patients with serious disease states such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, obesity, and several others
  • People who work with or care for those at high risk including;
    - Health care workers
    - Caregivers of young children and the elderly
As you can see, that is quite a list. Since the amount of people at risk is so high the CDC recommends everyone over 6 months of age to receive a yearly flu vaccine.
Getting a vaccine takes only a few minutes and can protect yourself and those you love from unnecessary illnesses. Another bonus is that a lot of insurances are covering the vaccine and the copays are low, especially when compared to making an appointment with your primary care physician. We are always available to answer questions. Just give us a call.

Fall Athletics

Students are making their way back into the classrooms and that means fall athletics will be starting up soon. If your family is anything like mine this is a great excuse to get together every week with those you love. Even if you don’t enjoy the games I’m sure you can enjoy the spirit of camaraderie that comes with the sports. As a family oriented business, Whaleys supports most activities that can bring our community together. The area offers plenty of athletic options and I hope you all take the time to go out and catch a game or two and support our community. It means a lot to local schools and even more to the local athletes. A strong community presence is important and why the Midwest is such a great place to live.

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