INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Aside from the nasal spray, flu shots are given intramuscularly in the deltoid, which is the upper arm and shoulder region.  While the intradermal applied at 45 degrees just under the skin, the intramuscular injections are 90 degrees straight into the muscle, so your arm needs to be exposed in order for the needle to penetrate the skin. The viruses in the flu shot are dead (inactivated) or attenuated (weakened to ineffectiveness), so you will not get the flu from a flu shot.  There are some minor side effects, however. If these problems occur, they begin soon after the shot and usually last about 1-2 days. These can include:  Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given Hoarseness or wheezing Sore, red or itchy eyes cough Low-grade fever, chills Muscle aches and headaches Runny nose/nasal congestion Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea Fatigue Look for any unusual condition, such as a high fever or behavior changes. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heartbeat or dizziness. Tell the doctor what happened, the date and time it happened, and when the vaccination was given. If you’re in the US and you have a negative reaction to the flu shot, ask your provider to report the reaction by filing a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) form.  Or you can file this report through the VAERS website at www.vaers.hhs.gov, or by calling 1-800-822-7967.  People who think that they have been injured by the flu shot can file a claim for compensation from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). To find out if you qualify to file a petition, visit: https://www.hrsa.gov/vaccine-compensation/index.html.

SUMMARY: Expose your arm for a shot from a needle. Keep an eye out for potential side effects. Call a doctor if you observe a severe reaction. Report any complications if you live in the US.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure that you have the appropriate licenses in order to be able to sell life, health, and/or property and casualty insurance.  You can obtain your state licensing through numerous testing companies and centers.  Most require 40 hours of study before you can sit and take the test.  There are also timing restrictions between opportunities to take the exam if you do not pass it on the first try. Formal education is not a prerequisite for selling insurance. The Series 6 is certification that measures whether a person beginning in the financial industry has investment and contract competency.  Some forms of insurance, like variable life insurance, require a Series 6 to solicit, purchase, and sell.  While the Series 6 is designed more for traditional investments like mutual funds and annuities, it also covers life insurance that acts as an investment. Having a few extra certifications displays your personal investment into understanding the intricacies of insurance, as well as your desire to understand every way to help your customers.  Think of it as continuing education, and a way to stand out above other agents.  Here are a few options:  The Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)  focuses on various insurance principles (e.g. insurance organization, retirement, estate planning) and ethics related to client's needs. A person with a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) certification has skills in not only insurance, but also various investment vehicles. The Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) course covers life insurance law and customers’ insurance needs.

SUMMARY: Apply for the state licensing. Get a Series 6 certification. Obtain supplementary insurance certifications.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To play Carcassonne, you and your fellow players will place tiles to build cities, farms, roads and cloisters. As you do so, you will gain points. The winner of Carcassonne is the player who has the most points when all of the game tiles have been used. Every game of Carcassonne begins by placing the starting tile in the center of your playing space. The back of this tile looks different from all of the rest of the tiles, so it should be easy to find. Use a large table or other playing space to play Carcassonne because the tiles will sprawl out quite a bit. To start the game, every player puts one meeple on the scorecard. As the game progresses and players earn points, they will move their meeples to indicate how many points they have. Each player is responsible for his or her own points. Players will need to draw tiles at random to place them on the board and continue to expand it. Therefore, it is a good idea to shuffle the tiles and place them in a few piles around the playing space. Or, if you have a cloth bag, you can use it to hold the tiles and have players draw from the bag without looking. You can choose the first player at random, have the youngest player go first, or have the person who won the last game you played go first. The first player should begin the game by drawing a tile at random and placing it next to the starting tile so that their features align. Each tile has features on it that must align with each other when you place them. For example, some tiles have roads, while other have fields or cities. You must make sure that the tile you place matches up with the tile or tiles that it touches.

SUMMARY: Understand the object of the game. Place the starting tile. Prepare the scorecard. Shuffle and place the remaining tiles face down. Decide who will go first.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Deep conditioners all have the same goal: to repair chronically dry/damaged hair. Therefore, there aren’t too many ‘types’ of deep conditioners to choose from, just different brands. Find a deep conditioner that meets your hair and budget needs. Rinse through your hair with warm or cool water (the colder the better). You can choose to shampoo your hair first if you would like, but all you really need to do is to get all of your hair wet. When you’re finished wring it out, removing as much extra water as you can. Scoop some of the conditioner out of the container with your hands, and apply a thick coating to your entire head. Focus most of the conditioner on the ends of your hair, but feel free to spread it all the way to your roots. Be sure to separate any large chunks of hair so that each strand gets a thorough coating. Apply a shower cap to your head to keep your hair off your clothes/away from your face. Follow the directions for your specific conditioner, and leave it to cure. Typically, it should take between 20-30 minutes for the conditioner to work its magic. If you want an added boost, you can set your hairdryer on ‘warm’ and heat up the conditioner as it sets. Remove the shower cap, and turn your water on as cold as you can handle it. Spend 3-5 minutes rinsing out all of the deep conditioner, being careful not to leave any extra to set in your hair. When your hair no longer feels ‘slimy’, you’ve likely removed all of the conditioner. At this point you are free to dry and style your hair as you wish.

SUMMARY:
Choose a deep conditioner. Wet your hair. Apply the deep conditioner. Wait for it to set. Wash out the deep conditioner.