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Why get a FLU shot?
- The flu is a serious condition and a contagious respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus.
- It can be a serious illness and at times can lead to death.
- Texas reported 10.020 deaths for the 2018-19 flu season.
- People with chronic conditions, such diabetes, may have serious health issues if they do not get the flu shot. It may include:
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Asthma
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual flu vaccine starting as young as 6 months of age, including pregnant women.
Where To Get the FLU Shot?
El Paso Health STAR, CHIP, and CHIP Perinate Members, you can receive your flu shot at no cost! You have these options:- Children ages 6 months to 6 years old are recommended to get their shot at their doctor’s office.
- Members ages 7 to 99 years old are recommended to get their shot at their doctor’s office OR at any participating innetwork pharmacy.
Important to know
- Influenza is also called “the flu”.
- Flu symptoms usually start quick.
- Kids and adults can spread the flu before they feel symptoms and even after they feel better.
- The flu season begins in October and can last as late as May.
- The flu affects the respiratory system, which includes your nose, throat and lungs.
- The way to stay healthy in this flu season is to get the vaccine. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of the flu this season is more important than ever.
- There is a vaccine to protect against flu. There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
- Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are the same and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis.
Fight the FLU
AVOID CONTACT
Avoid close contact with sick people and
while sick, limit contact with others as
much as possible.
STAY HOME IF
YOU ARE SICK
If you or your child gets sick with flu-like
illness, the CDC recommends that you (or
your child) stay home for at least 2 days. The
fever should be gone without the use of a
fever-reducing medicine.
COVER YOUR NOSE
AND MOUTHCover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
AVOID TOUCHINGAvoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs are spread this way.
WASH YOUR HANDSWash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
CLEAN AND DISINFECTClean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs.
