Preventing the Flu
The first and most important way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated each year. While there may be some reduced vaccine effectiveness against some flu viruses, getting the flu shot can still prevent some flu illnesses, medical visits and hospitalizations. The CDC says that even if individuals gets sick after they get the flu shot, their illness may be milder.
Flu shots are available at your primary care physician’s office. Also, as a convenience to our patients and the community, Hattiesburg Clinic offers walk-in flu shots Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the first floor, near the Laboratory department, at our main clinic.
You can also take everyday steps to stop the spread of germs.
- Avoid close contact with those who are sick.
- If sick, limit contact with others to avoid infecting them.
- If you have flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except for medical care or other necessities.
- Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing (trash tissue when done).
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated.
Hattiesburg Clinic providers and staff offer the opportunity to discuss flu vaccination with patients and answer questions about vaccination. If would like to get vaccinated, please talk to your primary care physician or visit us at our flu vaccination clinic. For questions about the walk-in flu vaccination clinic, call (601) 261-1620.