" The Flu season is just around the corner. Time to get vaccinated. Influenza (the Flu) is a serious illness affecting millions of Americans, of which about 250,000 are hospitalized each year. Of those, about 36,000 people, mostly over age 65, die each year from complications. The Flu usually last 3-7 days, although some symptoms can linger for up to 2 weeks. Flu symptoms typically include some or all of the following: Fever & shaking ...