Michael Markmiller was in excruciating pain for years. The 53-year-old couldn’t walk more than 100 meters without his legs going numb or stand up straight without sharp pains going down his legs.

The victim was shot multiple times and rushed to the hospital, where he underwent surgery.

The CDC says that doctor’s visits for flu illnesses are at their highest in 15 years. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Stephanie Widmer shares tips on how to protect yourself.