The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions. About 5% to 20% of the U.S. population gets the flu every year. The CDC estimates that there have been 9 to 41 million flu illnesses a year between 2010 and 2020.
Getting vaccinated is the most effective way of avoiding the flu hence BAPS Charities organized a Flu Vaccination Drive in Raleigh, NC on October 15, 2022, benefiting 136 community members.
