Post by lace on Oct 15, 2006 14:08:01 GMT -5
Dear friend,
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a potentially deadly infectious disease that could strike anyone. However, people over the age of 50 and those with asthma, heart, lung or kidney conditions are especially susceptible to the complications from flu that lead to pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. But this doesn't have to be the case.
[glow=red,2,300]Tell Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt to set aside resources for the influenza vaccine before the flu season starts! [/glow]
This serious respiratory illness can spread easily from person to person. The flu kills an average of 36,000 Americans and sends about 226,000 to the hospital each year. And when combined with pneumonia, the flu is the nation’s 7th leading cause of death. Help change these statistics by sending a message to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
With an adequate supply of this vaccine, the United States will be better prepared for flu season regardless of whether widespread outbreaks occur this year, or in the future. Take action at: go.care2.com/e/bvLd/Cdc/K09J
Thank you for making a difference today.
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a potentially deadly infectious disease that could strike anyone. However, people over the age of 50 and those with asthma, heart, lung or kidney conditions are especially susceptible to the complications from flu that lead to pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. But this doesn't have to be the case.
[glow=red,2,300]Tell Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt to set aside resources for the influenza vaccine before the flu season starts! [/glow]
This serious respiratory illness can spread easily from person to person. The flu kills an average of 36,000 Americans and sends about 226,000 to the hospital each year. And when combined with pneumonia, the flu is the nation’s 7th leading cause of death. Help change these statistics by sending a message to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
With an adequate supply of this vaccine, the United States will be better prepared for flu season regardless of whether widespread outbreaks occur this year, or in the future. Take action at: go.care2.com/e/bvLd/Cdc/K09J
Thank you for making a difference today.