Flu Clinic
Flu Shots
Fall is in the air and so is the Flu! Flu shots are now available at the Rural Health Clinic. Call for an appointment at 432-639-2580.Do you have the facts?
The seasonal flu refers to several common strains (specific forms) of flu virus that go around each year, mainly in the fall and winter. A yearly shot (vaccine) can help prevent it.-
Flu germs spread mainly through people's cough and sneezes. These things can spray droplets through the air and:
- Into the mouths or noses of people nearby
- Onto surfaces that people touch before touching their nose, mouth or eyes.
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Flu symptoms generally:
- start within 10 days (usually 2) of exposure
- include fever, chills, headache, body aches, sore throat, coughing, sneezing and shortness of breath.
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Take steps to help avoid getting or spreading flu germs.
- Wash your hands often and well. Scrub your hands and wrists for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue, (use your sleeve if you don't have one-not your hands.) Throw the used tissue in a wastebasket.
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If you get sick, act responsibly.
If you think you might have caught a flu virus, call your local doctor. Find out:
- if you should stay home and for how long
- how to protect others - for example, by staying in a separate room, washing your hands)
- how to treat symptoms - or if you should go in for testing or treatment.