Flu Season In Cleveland

It is flu season again and to prevent getting sick here are some simple steps you can take.

1. Get a Flu shot.  This is the very best way to prevent yourself from getting sick. The CDC recommends people get a yearly flu shot. While there are many different strains of the  flu virus the  flu vaccine protects against the main three strains of the flu. The vaccine can prevent you from getting sick or reduce the severity of your illness if you get sick.

Rocky  River Urgent Care can provide you with a flu shot. No apointment is needed, just stop by to get your shot and you can be on your way in no time.

2. Prevention aside from a Flu shot can also be very helpful. Some simple steps you can take are...

    -Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

    -Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

    -Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread
this way.

3. If you do get the flu an effective treatment can be antiviral drugs. Although they are not a substitute for vaccination, they can reduce the severity of your illness and make  you feel better. Flu-like symptoms include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, muscle aches, dry cough, sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose.

The Flu can sometimes be a serius illness, especially for the elderly or young children. If you have flu-like symptoms please come in to see us.