INSIDE THIS ISSUE INFLUENZA: FACTS ABOUT THE FLU 1 INFLUENZA 2 CONTINUED CALENDAR HEALTHY RECIPE 3 EVENT 4 SCHEDULE FLIERS 5 FLIERS 6 FLIERS 7 PREVENTION Most people experience several bouts of influenza throughout their lifetime. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even otherwise healthy people get sick enough to require hospitalization from influenza each year. INFLUENZA The flu is an infection of the respiratory tract that is caused by the influenza virus. It is spread mainly through airborne transmission, when an infected person sneezes, coughs or speaks. A person can infect others one day before having flu symptoms and up to five days after becoming ill. FLU SYMPTOMS Influenza is most often associated with the sudden onset of fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, congestion, cough and sore throat. Most people recover within a few days to less than two weeks. Occasionally, complications such as pneumonia, Bronchitis or other infections can occur. The flu vaccine is your best chance of preventing the illness. Currently, the CDC recommends that anyone over 6 months of age receive an annual flu vaccine. In addition, those at high risk for flu complications (young children, pregnant women, people with certain chronic conditions and those 65 years or older) are highly recommended to get the vaccine each year. Other prevention tips include: Avoid close contact with people who ar sick and stay away from others when you feel under the weather. W C Rose Ray Jami Rogers Samuel Brady Amanda Cook Tiffany Dunkley Cendy Espinoza Michelle Fettes Veronica Gentry Susan Gottschalk Katie Howell Marty Lawrence Mary McFarland Jennifer Palmer Tracy Pethick John Ragland Claudia Rodriguez Ashley Taylor Natalie Valle Jenny Wells FLU SHOT CLINIC Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Wash your hands often to protect against germs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Get plenty of sleep, stay physically active, manage your stress and eat a nutritious diet to help your body fight off disease. OCT. 21 11 A.M. 5 P.M. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
PAGE 2 IF YOU GET SICK If you get the flu, stay home from work to avoid spreading the illness. The flu is generally manageable with rest and over-the-counter medicine. If your symptoms are severe, your doctor can prescribe antiviral drugs to treat them. However, be sure to seek immediate medical attention if you display any of these warning signs: Difficulty breathing Pain or pressure in chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
PAGE 3 Pineapple & Coconut Napoleans Ingredients: 8 fresh pineapple rings 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. light brown sugar 8-1/2 inch thick angel food cake 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 tsp. toasted coconut 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt Directions: Preheat broiler to high. Place 4 pineapple rings on a small baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat source just until the sugar in melted, about 2 minutes. Whip cream with an electric mixer until stiff. Gently fold in yogurt and vanilla. Divide the remaining pineapple rings among 4 plates. Top each ring with 2 Tbsp. of cream, 2 slices of cake, side by side and another 2 Tbsp. cream. Top each stack with a ring of sugared pineapple. Sprinkle with coconut and serve. 272 calories per serving Submitted by: Tiffany Frith
PAGE 4 Fit To A "T" Event Schedule Oct. Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic 10/21/15 Employee Walk 10/23/15 Heart Walk 10/24/15 Out of the Darkness Community Walk 10/24/15 Let s Glow Run 10/24/15 City U CPR Class 10/27/15 Zero Prostate Cancer Walk 10/31/15 Nov. Fit City Day In The Park 11/07/15 Insane Inflatable 5k 11/14/15 Turkey Trot 11/26/15 Dec. Ho Ho Ho Run 12/05/15 Tyler Parks and Recreation On-Going Classes and Programs: American Karate Classes: Glass Recreation Center Clogging Classes: Tyler Senior Center Go Ju-Ryu Karate Classes: Glass Recreation Center 50 Plus Pickle Ball: Glass Recreation Center, Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Line Dance Classes: Tyler Senior Center, Tues. and Thurs., 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Open Co-ed Adult Volleyball: Glass Recreation Center, Fri., 7 to 10 p.m. Over 30 Basketball: Glass Recreation Center, Wed., 7 to 10 p.m. Step Aerobics: Glass Recreation Center Zumba Classes: Glass Recreation Center, Mon., Wed. and Sat.
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