Inman Pharmacy is prepared to assist you in dealing with the flu.
We have a special order that allows us to give flu shots to anyone over the age
of 18 who would like one. We will
make every attempt to bill your insurance (some plans will pay for it and others
will not), if it is not covered we charge $40. If you have any questions or
would like to set up an appointment please give us a call, walk-ins are also
welcome during the day on weekdays. If you need to make special arrangements (a
weekend or weeknight) please schedule an appointment.
The CDC also has these tips:
(1) Take time to get a flu vaccine. y flu vaccine as the first and most important step in
protecting against this serious disease.
-While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine protects against
the three main flu strains that research indicates will cause the most illness
during the flu season.
-The vaccine can protect you from getting sick from these three viruses or it
can make your illness milder if you get a different flu virus.
-Getting a vaccine is very important for people at high risk for serious flu
complications, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic
health conditions like
-asthma, diabetes or heart or lung disease, and people 65 and older.
-People who live with or care for those at high risk should also get a flu
vaccine to protect their high-risk contact.
(2)Take everyday preventive actions.
-Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the
tissue in the trash after you use it.
-Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or
sneeze.
-Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
-Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
-If you get the flu, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and
limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
(3)Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor recommends them.
-If you do get the flu, antiviral drugs are an important treatment option. (They
are not a substitute for vaccination.)
-Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that
fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body.
-Antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster.
They may also prevent serious flu complications. This could be especially
important for people at high risk.
-For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick
(within 2 days of symptoms).
-Flu-like symptoms include fever (usually high), headache, extreme tiredness,
dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches.
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm
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