From the November 2020 issue of Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
A Flu Shot Is One Way to Help Preserve Memory, Brain Health
Avoiding the flu, especially when the COVID-19 virus is still out there, can help keep mind and body healthy this winter
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While influenza is primarily a contagious respiratory illness, it can potentially trigger complications involving the heart and other organs, as well as the brain. So this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic still a major health threat—especially to older adults—it’s vital to get your flu shot and take all the other precautions necessary to protect yourself. […]