We’ll be the first to admit that “vaccine fatigue” is affecting all of us these days.
But the reality is that the viruses never take a break — virus fatigue is not in their DNA.
Although hopefully the worst of COVID-19 is behind us, experts are predicting the high likelihood of a flu season with the potential for dire impacts upon our senior citizen population, who are particularly susceptible to a bad outcome from a case of the flu.
The flu in an average year kills about 50,000 Americans, a rate that plummeted during the past two years when we were isolating and wearing masks. But with pretty much all of the COVID-19 restrictions no longer in effect, the flu is primed to return with a vengeance.
In addition, we also would note that contrary to common perception, COVID-19 is far from done with us. COVID-19 still is killing more than 300 Americans every day — that’s a rate of more than 100,000 Americans per year. (Let that sink in for a moment.)
Some experts are predicting that we may be facing a perfect storm of upper respiratory illnesses this winter from the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (which typically afflicts very young children and already is filling our hospital beds at the present time.)
It is up to each of us to protect ourselves and our family from these deadly diseases. The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is offering the flu vaccine to everyone six months and older. Call 617-568-4500 to schedule an appointment for more information. You can also receive the latest COVID-19 booster during your appointment. Patients and non-patients are welcome.