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FLU SHOTS KEEP YOU PROTECTED ALL WINTER LONG. It's a common misconception that, if it's December and you still haven't gotten a flu shot, getting one now won't do you any good. In reality, flu shots provide protection throughout the flu season, regardless of when you receive one. Because flu season can last into May, getting one — even as late as February — still helps you ward off this nasty virus. For the 2016–2017 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated information about flu vaccines: • Don't spray it. The CDC recommends the flu shot over the nasal spray vaccine, which has been available in past years. The shot has been found to be more effective at preventing flu. • Give everyone a shot. Everyone age 6 months and older should receive the vaccine. It's particularly important that pregnant women and women who plan to become pregnant receive the flu shot, as well as any adult with a chronic disease. New moms who haven't been immunized should receive a vaccine within two weeks of giving birth. • Double up, if you need to. The CDC recommends that children between age 6 months and 8 years who have never been vaccinated for the flu or who received only one dose of the vaccine in past years get two doses. If your child has had two doses of the flu vaccine at any time in the past, he or she needs only one dose. • Wash up. Cover up. Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap, and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze to limit the spread of germs. VISIT AN INSPIRA URGENT CARE LOCATION TO GET YOUR FLU SHOT, NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU AT www.InspiraUrgentCare.org. occoli d Potto Stew Never Too Late When it's cold outside or you're feeling under the weather, a warm, healthy stew can help you feel like new. Ingredients 4 cups broccoli, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup nonfat evaporated milk 1 cup instant mashed potatoes, prepared in water salt and pepper (optional) 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese Directions Combine broccoli, onion and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add milk to soup. Slowly stir in potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbly and thickened. Season with salt and pepper, if using. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cheese over each serving. Nutrition Information Serves: 4 Calories: 200 Total fat: 5g Protein: 15g Cholesterol: 10mg Carbohydrates: 26g Dietary fiber: 3g Sodium: 310mg VISIT www.HealthLibrary.InspiraHealthNetwork.org AND SELECT "NUTRITION & GENERAL WELLNESS" FOR DOZENS MORE HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD RECIPES. NEED EXTRA HELP EATING HEALTHIER? VISIT www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org/Nutrition-Counseling TO LEARN ABOUT INSPIRA'S OUTPATIENT NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICES. Recipe courtesy of "What's Cooking USDA Mixing Bowl" and Arizona Nutrition Network, Don't Play With Your Food: Fall and Winter Cookbook Winter 2017 3 Inspira Health Network Family & Friends + You

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