The flu shot is here!
The seasonal flu is nothing to ignore and it is important to remember that the flu can be a very serious condition.
What's Your Flu IQ?
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a highly contagious
disease that can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or everyday
personal contact. Here are a few things to remember when it comes
to the flu.
- Flu shots available in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, or NicevilleSymptoms of the
flu include: fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, runny or
stuffy nose, and fatigue.
- Getting the flu vaccine prior to the peak of flu season can protect you from contracting the flu and prevents its spread to others.
- The number one way to ensure you're protected against
the flu is by getting an annual influenza vaccine
- The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months
get an annual flu vaccine.
- The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine
if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early.
- It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies, so vaccination
should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season.
Patients can schedule an appointment to receive the flu shot at any of White-Wilson's Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Immediate Care Clinics in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, or Niceville.
Further your knowledge of the influenza vaccine.
The flu vaccine is 100% covered by most major insurances.
