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 11334 deaths for the 2019-20 flu season. *Deaths due to COVID-19 may be classified as pneumonia or influenza deaths in the absence of positive COVID-19 test results.
- 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
- CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older gets a flu vaccine. Find answers to common questions about flu vaccine this season. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/ keyfacts.htm
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.
- To reduce your risk of getting the flu or COVID-19, get vaccinated.
How to Prevent FluCDC recommends 3 actions to
prevent flu.
- Get a flu vaccine,
- Practice everyday preventive actions, and
- Take antiviral medication to treat flu if your doctor prescribes them.
COVID-19
This season follow these prevention actions, along with
additional recommendations to prevent COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/
prevention.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/
prevention.htm
Fight the Flu
Avoid
Contact
Stay Home if
You are Sick
Wash Your
Hands
Avoid
Touching
Clean and
Disinfect
Cover Your
Nose and Mouth
Flu Symptoms
Headache
Dry Cough
Fever
Sore Throat
Chills and
Body Shakes
Tired
Body Aches
Runny or
Stuffy Nose
El Paso Health+ Members, you can receive your flu shot at no cost!
Members ages 7 to 99 years old are recommended to get their shot
at their doctor's office OR at any participating in-network pharmacy.
Personal Care Physician
Schedule an appointment
with your physician.
