Flu Is Now In Season

(January 9, 2013) – Dr. Glenn Druckenbrod, Director of Emergency Medicine, Inova Fairfax Hospital recently spoke with Fox5 about how our area is seeing a spike in flu cases earlier compared to past five years.

Dr. Glenn Druckenbrod and Dr. Katherine Fullerton, Director of Pediatric Emergency Department, Inova Fairfax Hospital recommend a flu shot for everyone 6 months or older. It is not too late to receive the flu shot to protect not only yourself, but those around you.

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All types of flu have similar symptoms, including:

  • A 100 degree Farenheit or higher fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu has a fever
  • A cough and/or sore throa
  • A runny or stuffy nose
  • Headaches and/or body aches
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea (most common in children)

The CDC recommends that you seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following:

  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Purple or blue discoloration of the lips
  • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
  • Sudden dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Severe or persistent vomiting
  • Seizures
  • Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough

Resources:

FAQs about the Flu

Locations of Inova Emergency Care Center

Locations of Inova Urgent Care Center

 

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  • My 12 year daughter has all the flu symptoms for one week. She still coughing and has above 100 degrees. Do i have to take her to an emergency or urgent care center? We don't have any insurance now, but will get one starting the first of Jan 2015. Please tell me what to do. Thank you. Majed

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