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Influenza (flu) is a serious disease that can cause mild to
severe illness. More serious infection can lead to
hospitalization or death. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommends everyday preventive actions
(like staying away from people who are sick, covering coughs
and sneezes and frequent hand washing) to help slow the
spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses, like flu.
Flu shots are now available in our immunization clinic! Call us at 919-560-7608 to schedule an appointment.
Flu Season 2024-2025
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2023-2024 to protect yourself, your family and your community from flu. A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients.
Flu symptoms and risks
- 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 is important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever
Anyone can get sick with flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to flu can happen at any age, but some people are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick:
- People 65 years and older
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease)
- Pregnant women
- Children younger than 5 years, especially those younger than 2 years old