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