Influenza season is here, as we have had confirmed positive cases at our clinics. Influenza is an upper respiratory virus that commonly causes fever, chills, cough, and other cold-like symptoms. Here are some helpful tips for you to follow to protect yourself from influenza.
Sometimes cold symptoms can be confused with influenza symptoms. Here is a handy chart from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help you know the differences and similarities:
If you have any questions or believe you or a family member may be suffering from either influenza, don’t hesitate to contact us or stop by one of our clinics.
Twin Rivers Urgent Care offers convenient, quality healthcare when you need it most. We’re open for walk-in service seven days a week with extended hours, to get you in and out quickly. Our medical team is ready to focus on you – whether it’s a cold or flu, a strain or sprain, or something more complicated.
For a serious condition, stroke or stroke-like symptoms, chest pain or heart attack symptoms, severe bleeding, head trauma with loss of consciousness or other major trauma-go directly to the nearest Emergency Room.