COVID19, Flu, Norton Now

5 cosas que puedes hacer si tienes fiebre

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…

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COVID19, Flu, Norton Now

5 things to do if you have a fever

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…

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COVID19, Flu

Flu vaccines starting to arrive; Louisville-area providers expand hours to give shots

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…

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COVID19, Flu

¿Cuándo es la gripe una emergencia?

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…

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COVID19, Flu

¿Coronavirus o gripe? Cada uno tiene algunos síntomas similares, pero existen diferencias clave

El coronavirus que causa COVID-19 y la gripe estacional tienen algunos de los mismos signos y pueden variar desde ningún síntoma hasta una enfermedad grave. Ambas infecciones pueden causar: Fiebre…

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COVID19, Flu, Norton Community Medical Associates

When is the flu or COVID-19 an emergency?

Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Symptoms of seasonal flu and the coronavirus/COVID-19 overlap, and most people with mild symptoms will recover at home. Your health provider will give…

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Flu, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

The flu virus is the holiday guest who stays for a couple days

The flu virus can live on surfaces like doorknobs and tables — and potentially infect people — for 48 hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….

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Flu, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Pulmonary

Celebrity illnesses are reminder to get flu, pneumonia vaccines

Oprah Winfrey has opened up about her recent health scare that landed her in the emergency room and has urged people to get their flu and pneumonia shots. Oprah, 65,…

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Flu, Immediate Care Centers, Infectious Disease, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Norton Primary Care

How effective is this year’s flu shot?

The flu shot’s effectiveness this year — or any year — is not 100%. But getting the shot, along with practicing good hand hygiene and taking precautions when caring for…

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During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Flu, Obstetrics

Pregnant? Here’s why you need a flu and whooping cough shot

Getting a flu shot is important for everyone, but it’s even more critical for women who are pregnant. The same is true for the whooping cough vaccine. Why? The vaccines…

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Flu, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

If you’re sick, you can wait at home

You’ve probably called ahead to get in line at a popular restaurant. Now you can do the same at a Norton Immediate Care Center. Go to NortonHealthcare.com/ICC from your phone…

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Flu, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

Possible delays in delivery of flu vaccine

A national delay in delivery of flu vaccine means that you might have to wait a little to get your flu shot. But according to an infectious disease specialist, there…

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