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Four Tips for the Flu

Flu season is upon us. Christopher Baliga, MD, Section Head of Infectious Diseases at Virginia Mason, discusses a few tips to keep in mind if you think you may have the flu. 1) Recognize your symptoms (sudden onsite of a high fever, muscle aches, runny nose, sore throat, cough) 2) Contact your doctor within 48 hours of experiencing symptoms 3) Remember that you are contagious even when you start feeling better 4) If symptoms worsen, get evaluated by your physician And remember, the best way to prevent the flu is by getting your flu shot. This is important for protecting yourself as well as vulnerable audiences especially young children, older adults, pregnant women and those who have other medical conditions. For more information on the flu, visit www.virginiamason.org/flu