This is your body on flu

flu pigs cartoon

by Carolyn Thomas @HeartSisters

And speaking of the flu . . .   In case you need to be convinced to cough into your sleeve, watch this NPR film featuring the amazing medical animation talent of David Bolinski illustrating how influenza affects your body – and then forward this link to everybody you know. 

While you’re at it, consider NPR’s alternatives to shaking hands during the flu season too!