Flu strikes early this year
Health officials are reinforcing their recommendations for people to get flu vaccines as this year’s strain picks up its pace across the United States.
According to the Centers for Prevention and Disease Control, there haven’t been this many cases of influenza so early in the season since 2009.
Pockets of the flu have closed schools and emptied businesses across the country.
If you are still needing flu vaccines for your employees, Physicians Quality Care OCCMed will provide flu shots at your workplace when it best fits your company’s schedule. We can also give shots at our clinic.
The best way to reduce a person’s risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated every year. Those who haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, should do so soon — it takes about two weeks to reach optimal immune protection after receiving a flu vaccination.
Preventing flu
The CDC also recommends everyday preventive steps to stop the spread of flu and other germs …
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If an employee gets the flu, encourage him to go home and not return until his fever is gone for at least 24 hours.
- Cover coughs and sneezes. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way. w Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu.
- Schedule employee flu shots at jennifer@physiciansqualitycare.com or 731-984-8400.
Source: CDC
