November 2025
FROM WILD TO MILD
The Power of Flu Vaccination
PREVENTION: The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the flu and its complications. It can lower the risk of getting the flu and having serious illness from it.
REDUCED RISK OF HOSPITIZATION: Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization.
MILDER SYMPTOMS: If you do get sick with the flu, your symptoms may be milder if you got the vaccination
HERD IMMUNITY: By getting vaccinated, you also protect those who can’t get vaccinated from catching the flu.
ANNUAL UPDATES: flu strains evolve every year, so the flu shot undergoes annual updates to target the most current strains. It’s important to get vaccinated every year, as the flu virus mutates over time, creating different strains. The sooner you get the flu shot, the better your body can build immunity against the flu.
As the weather continues to change and we enter into flu season, remember to take preventative measures to keep yourselves and others around you healthy. Keep in mind others are dependent on your ability to come to work and perform safely and proficiently. Be courteous to coworkers by helping prevent the spread of germs and viruses at work. Have a happy holiday season!
FLU FIGHTING CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons herbs de Provence
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups dry egg noodles
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Directions:
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In a large Dutch oven or soup pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
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Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, red pepper flakes, herbs de Provence and stir. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion softens a bit and becomes translucent.
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Add the hot sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper, cooked chicken, dill, parsley and stir. Add the chicken broth and stir. Add the noodles and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with more parsley and chopped green onions.
A. herbs de Provence is a common herb blend including rosemary, marjoram, thyme, sage, savory and lavender. If you can’t find it, you can replace it with other herbaceous blends such as Italian seasoning.
B. If you find the soup is too thick for your preference, feel free to add more chicken broth as needed.
C. Refrigerate soup in an airtight container for up to four days. chicken soup or broth goes bad quicker than cooked chicken itself.