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 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…

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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 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…

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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 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…

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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 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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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 o escalofríos Tos Respiración dificultosa Fatiga Dolor de garganta Congestión o secreción nasal Dolor de cuerpo Dolor de cabeza Vómito y diarrea (más común en…

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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 you a plan to get better. It will include staying home and avoiding contact with others except to get medical treatment. Antiviral medicine for the…

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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). With flu making its way around the Louisville and Southern Indiana area just as family and friends are gathering for the holidays, it’s an important…

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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, thought she had come down with a cold after an overseas trip, but eventually she was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was the latest of a…

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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 someone sick with the flu, will improve your chances of staying healthy this season. Scientists who devise the flu shot each year have to predict…

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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 help protect you and help your baby fight off the flu and whooping cough after birth. Both can be deadly for a young infant. Despite…

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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 or desktop computer and select a location near you. Provide your contact information, your preferred arrival time and the reason for your visit. We’ll send…

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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 is no reason for alarm. “The vaccine is a little late this year, but you’ll still have time to get a flu shot before the…

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