Protect your children from the flu!

There are 3 simple things parents can do to fight the flu.

If you have young kids, it’s especially important to protect them from the flu virus because they have a greater chance of getting very sick.

The good news is there are things you can do to reduce your family’s chances of catching the flu.

Smiling young boy after getting flu vaccination

1. Get flu shots for the whole family.

Doctors recommend that anyone older that six months should get one. This includes pregant women. Flu vaccinations are included with checkup exams, if you already had your check up, call to schedule a vaccination.

Clean your hands to avoid flu and viruses

2. Wash your hands often and make sure your kids do, too.

It can be hard to keep little hands clean, but it’s so important during flu season. Help your kids wash their hands with soap and water often, for at least 20 seconds.

Young boy using a tissue to cover a sneeze.

3. Make it a family habit to always cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

To help prevent the spread of germs, use a tissue, your sleeve, or your elbow to cover your mouth when you cough of sneeze. Help your children make it a habit, too!

Everyone six months old and older should get vaccinated for the flu.

Call to schedule an appointment.

Flu shots are included, at no additional cost, with checkup exams. If you already had your checkup this year, call to schedule your flu shot; there will be no additional charge.

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What to do if you think someone in your family has the flu

If think you or your children have the flu, make an appointment with your doctor. This is especially important for pregnant women, young children, and people over 65. If your doctors says you have the flu, take your medication and stay home! Please are usually contagious for 24 hours after a fever is gone.