A Blurb of Flu

This winter has been eventful for the flu. The flu season started early this year and it is likely it will stay longer. There have been 20 reported pediatric deaths because of the flu this season. I find this absolutely crazy. We can get flu vaccines at any local drugstore nowadays, and people are still dying! I don't understand why everybody doesn't take the small steps like washing hands and getting the flu shot. These simple preventative measures could save lives. According to the Huffington Post article "Flu Outbreak 2013: Many Americans Caught Off-Guard; CDC Unveils Updated Numbers", only 37% of Americans have received the vaccine. I understand a fear of needles. But there are other options out there. The very least people could do is regularly wash their hands.