We are in December and physician’s offices and hospital emergency rooms are reporting flu cases. No one wants to catch the flu, so it is important to take proper precautions to help keep you and others healthy.
Here are a few ways we can prevent getting the flu:
- Everyone who is six months and older should get vaccinated every year
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
- Keep hand sanitizer handy for the times when soap and water aren’t available
- Avoid touching your hands to your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Disinfect surfaces that are frequently used by others often
- Clean your drinking glasses and dishes with hot soapy water
- Keep your immune system healthy by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting a good night’s sleep
- Tobacco can suppress the immune system, so it is recommended to quit smoking
If you are experiencing flu symptoms, visit Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s Ambulatory Care Center. To schedule an appointment, please call (718) 670-5486. If there is an emergency, please call 911.
All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.