The flu is contagious for about 24 hours after your fever breaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises staying home for at least 24 hours after your fever goes away without the help of ibuprofen (Motril or Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). “Overall, you can be contagious or were contagious the day before you…
Norton Immediate Care Centers and health care provider offices are seeing increased demand for services, and not just from people who need COVID-19 or flu tests. Emergency departments also are seeing high numbers of patients. “It’s important to know when you need care and the best place to get it,” said Steven T. Hester, M.D.,…
COVID-19 and the seasonal flu have some of the same signs and can range from no symptoms to severe illness. Both infections can cause: Fever or chills Cough Difficulty breathing Fatigue Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Body aches Headache Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults) One frequent symptom of COVID-19 that…
With its winter during our summer months, Australia often can be a good indicator of what kind of a flu season is on its way north of the equator. Based on the experience in Australia, the 2022-2023 flu season predictions are for a tough winter. From mid-April through the end of June in Australia, weekly…
Between kids taking classes from home, and work and other routines upended, it’s easy — but unwise — to put off getting a flu shot this year. The holidays are approaching and will create more opportunity to spread germs, no matter how careful you are. The flu shot isn’t 100% effective, but it’s your best…
During pregnancy, there are two vaccines that women should get to help protect them and their unborn children. Unfortunately, many women in the United States are not getting vaccinated, especially if they are Black or Hispanic. Just 61% of pregnant women got a flu shot during the 2019-2020 flu season, and only 40% also got…
Parts of southern and western Louisville were hit particularly hard by the flu last season, according to diagnoses and testing by Norton Healthcare providers — suggesting people in these areas should be especially mindful of getting a flu shot soon. Areas from Portland, south to Shively and Okolona, recorded the highest concentrations of flu cases…
Seasonal flu is especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies in normal times. With COVID-19 spreading at the same time, it’s especially important to get vaccinated this year. “If you’re pregnant, getting a flu shot is critical because you’re more likely to have serious complications from the flu because of changes to your immune…
Tener fiebre nunca es divertido. Este año, es especialmente aterrador. A continuación, se indican algunos pasos que debe seguir si no está seguro de qué hacer si tiene fiebre. ¿Es realmente fiebre? Primero, asegúrese de que realmente tenga fiebre. La temperatura normal de su cuerpo no es tan estable como sugiere la orientación habitual de…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Running a fever is never fun. This year, it’s especially scary. Here are some steps to take if you’re not sure what to do if you have a fever. Is it really a fever? First, make sure it’s really a fever. Your body’s normal temperature isn’t as steady…
While the world is still grappling with a way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, there is another virus on its way that we know how to help control. Flu vaccine shipments are arriving in the Louisville area, and health care providers are taking extra steps to make it…
Los síntomas de la gripe estacional y el coronavirus / COVID-19 se superponen, y la mayoría de las personas con síntomas leves se recuperarán en casa. Su proveedor de salud le dará un plan para mejorar. Incluirá quedarse en casa y evitar el contacto con otros, excepto para recibir tratamiento médico. Los medicamentos antivirales para…
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