As another flu season rapidly approaches, the need for fast, accurate flu testing is more important than ever.

The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, and is sometimes mistaken for the common cold, making it difficult for people to receive the treatment they need. With rapid flu testing at the point of care, people can be diagnosed and treated for the flu within minutes, right at their doctor’s office or nearby walk-in clinic.

The flu spreads easily and can pose serious risks for certain groups, including some of our most vulnerable populations – children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with chronic disease or weak immune systems. According to the CDC, in the U.S. there are an estimated 9.3 to 49 million flu cases each year. The flu and its complications cause as many as 960,000 hospitalizations every year, and according to recent data from the CDC, nearly 80,000 people died from the flu last year.

It’s important to get tested by a doctor if you think you have the flu. Antiviral medications that attack the flu virus work best when administered early – within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms – and speed your path to recovery. And knowing now means you can take precautions from spreading the flu to others if you are infected.

Medical experts say it’s never too early or late to begin preparing for the flu season, especially given the last flu season was so brutal. Since flu season is incredibly unpredictable, making sure you and your family are prepared is for everyone’s benefit, not just your own.

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Attached is the invitation for the NY Amen Clinics launch event being held at the NY Amen Clinic on this past October 25^th, 2012. There are two receptions taking place on October 25th – one at lunch time and the other in the evening. Hope you can make one of these kickoff events. Read the attachment above for more details.

Go to his websites, www.amenclinics.com and www.amensolution.com to learn more about Psychiatrist and best selling author, Daniel Amen, MD, renowned for his cutting edge diagnostics and treatment using SPECT brain imaging.

Please RSVP directly to my email since space is limited!!

Warmly.

Lorraine Cancro, MSW

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