Stopping the FLU is up to you!
Chambers County Health Department continues to see a rise in active flu cases reported. The health department urges everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against the flu. We offer the flu shot for only $12. For more information on clinic hours and locations please call us at (409) 267-2731 and follow us on facebook @ChambersCountyHealthDepartment.
Remember to:
WASH YOUR
HANDS
Wash your hands often. Scrub for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
COVER YOUR
COUGH
Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. No tissue around? Your sleeve will do.
STAY HOME
If you get sick, stay home until you’re well so you don’t spread your germs. Steer clear of others who are sick.
GET YOUR SHOT
Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated.
Flu Symptoms
Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
Fever* or feeling feverish/chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue (tiredness)
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
* It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
Flu Complications
Most people who get influenza will recover in a few days to less than two weeks, but some people will develop complications (such as pneumonia) as a result of the flu, some of which can be life-threatening and result in death.
Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus and ear infections are examples of complications from flu. The flu can make chronic health problems worse.
For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may experience worsening of this condition that is triggered by the flu.
People at High Risk from Flu
Anyone can get the flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to the flu can happen at any age, but some people are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. This includes people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, and young children.