Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Season 9

Episode 7: Preventing Flu and Pneumonia

Nearly everyone has heard of "flu season." It's a time of year when forms of the influenza virus are more likely to infect people. Flu and another lung disease, Pneumonia, can be debilitating and deadly. According to the American Lung Association, flu and pneumonia together are ranked as the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. But there are steps people can take to prepare and try to prevent these conditions. This program will outline the basics about flu and pneumonia and offer physician recommendations on the best ways to prevent these diseases.