by Jeffrey Slatton | Sep 16, 2020 | Arkadelphia, Central Avenue, Chippewa, COTO, COVID-19, De Queen, flu, Franklin, Health For Life Clinic, Health Park, HFLC, Hot Springs, Little Rock, Little Rock Franklin, Malvern, Mena, Mt. Ida, News/Events, pediatrics, Primary Care, Specialty/Service, Uncategorized
Do I have seasonal flu or Covid-19? Or is it just the common cold or allergies? It’s a question our Healthy Connections providers are frequently asked – especially right now. Similar symptoms exist for all four conditions – especially Covid-19 and flu – making it hard...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Oct 8, 2019 | flu, News/Events, Uncategorized
WHY SHOULD PEOPLE GET VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU? Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get the...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Jan 8, 2019 | flu, Your Healthy Connection
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Nov 19, 2018 | flu, Healthy Connections, Your Healthy Connection
The CDC is raising awareness about important influenza (flu) prevention actions, including receiving a flu vaccine every year. Preventive actions, including covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough and limiting your contact with others if you become sick,...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Nov 14, 2018 | flu, Healthy Connections, Your Healthy Connection
From the CDC Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza. See People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications for a...
