{"id":2471,"date":"2020-09-30T14:56:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T19:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-oaks-at-inglewood\/?p=2471"},"modified":"2026-01-04T14:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:45:16","slug":"2020-flu-season-seniors-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-oaks-at-inglewood\/blog\/2020\/09\/30\/2020-flu-season-seniors-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How the 2020 Flu Season is Impacting Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2471\" class=\"elementor elementor-2471\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7003716 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7003716\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b6478cb\" data-id=\"b6478cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-547fa32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"547fa32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With COVID-19 still present, the flu shot is critical for at-risk seniors.<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our world has changed dramatically since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. For higher-risk individuals, taking more precautions may be the best way to combat illness. The flu shot is the perfect example of this.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What happens if the flu shot is hard to come by?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local pharmacists are experiencing that very problem, as most of the larger chains receive shipments faster than independently owned pharmacies. For residents in Senior Living Communities, <\/span><b>reaching out to a staff member<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great place to start. The team at <\/span><b>Pegasus Senior Living<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will assist you in finding a convenient location to receive the flu shot.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the 2020 flu season look for seniors?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a normal world, the flu season is still an issue for higher-risk people. Today, <\/span><b>seniors are looking at the possibility of having COVID-19 and the flu at the same time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_77412927-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhile flu seasons vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease. In recent years, for example, it\u2019s estimated that between 70 percent and 85 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older, and between 50 percent and 70 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations have occurred among people in this age group.\u201d &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/65over.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more on cdc.gov.<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should seniors do to stay healthy?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors should <\/span><b>focus on receiving the flu shot as soon as they can<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A helpful tip would be to call a few local pharmacies to check on availability. For seniors in Pegasus Senior Living communities,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reaching out to a team member to ask for assistance is the best way in finding a preventative flu shot.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this mean during the COVID-19 pandemic?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors with health concerns should <\/span><b>continue to follow the CDC\u2019s guidelines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on what precautions to take to avoid COVID-19 and the flu, which include wearing a mask, hand washing, and practicing social distancing. This is extremely important as the risk of having the flu and COVID-19 at the same time is now a possibility.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how does the 2020 flu season look for seniors?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>risk of infection is higher<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the flu on the rise. Although, with preventative measures, seniors can avoid illness and stay healthy.<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a plan to get a flu shot.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call ahead to your local pharmacy to check availability.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hands.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay healthy and safe!<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the 2020 Flu Season Impacting Seniors?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are already living in a more cautious environment due to the pandemic. As we enter flu season, seniors will have to be even more aware of their surroundings to protect themselves. Seniors with health concerns are <\/span><b>more susceptible to illnesses like the flu or COVID-19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With extra safety measures, like receiving the flu shot and wearing a mask, seniors lower their risk of getting sick and are able to stay happy and healthy all season long.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn where you can receive your 2020 flu shot, use the CDC\u2019s helpful <\/span><b>Vaccine Finder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vaccinefinder.org\/find-vaccine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clicking here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With COVID-19 still present, the flu shot is critical for at-risk seniors. Our world has changed dramatically since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. For higher-risk individuals, taking more precautions may be the best way to combat illness. 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