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We know it can be hard to decipher if you have a sickness versus allergies so we are here for you! If you or a loved one has or suspects having a cold or the flu, visit Carlsbad Urgent Care San Marcos in San Marcos, CA at any time on any day. Our expert medical team will provide you with a diagnosis and as needed provide you with a top-quality flu treatment to help you get back on your feet. We keep our doors 7 Days a week so patients can get care on a day that's most convenient for them.
FLU QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What’s Influenza?
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a virus that infects your nose, throat, and lungs. The flu often has symptoms similar to the common cold. It can give you a fever, cough, and nasal congestion. Influenza, or flu, is a virus that spreads throughout the fall and winter months. While most people who get the flu recover in a few days, it can become serious and require medical care.
Both the flu and cold viruses spread easily in cold, dry weather. Flu season usually begins in the fall and can last through May. The flu virus is contagious and spreads through the air and by physical contact.
Some people are at greater risk of developing complications when they have the flu. Children under 5 and adults over 65 are likely to have more severe cases of the flu and could need medical attention. People with chronic conditions or women who are pregnant are also more susceptible to flu complications.
What Are The Symptoms Of The Flu?
The flu often develops suddenly. Common warning signs include a runny nose and a sore throat. The common cold and the flu share many common symptoms. But while a cold develops more slowly, the flu appears quickly and makes you feel worse.
Signs of the flu include:
- Aching muscles
- Chills and sweats
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Fever over 100.4 degrees
For some people, the flu can bring the risk of more severe complications. Pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, and asthma attacks are common complications among higher-risk children and adults.
How Can I Protect Against Getting The Flu?
The best way to prevent getting the flu is by getting a flu shot every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta recommend that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu shot at the beginning of every flu season, but it’s never too late to get the vaccine.
During the fall and winter months, you can take precautions to prevent spreading the virus. Wash your hands regularly and help children wash their hands. Covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough helps contain germs.
If you come down with the flu, avoid public places to help prevent spreading the virus to others.
For prompt and convenient flu care, visit our Urgent Care in San Marcos. Walk in or book an appointment online 24/7. We are open Monday-Friday 9:00a-9:00p and Saturday-Sunday 9:00a-7:00pm
What Is The Difference Between A Cold And Flu?
Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses. Seasonal coronaviruses should not be confused with SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Because flu and the common cold have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are typically more intense and begin more abruptly. Colds are usually milder than flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose than people who have flu. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. Flu can have serious associated complications.
How Can You Tell The Difference Between A Cold And Flu?
Because colds and flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult (or even impossible) to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Special tests can tell if a person is sick with flu.
What Are The Symptoms Of Flu Versus The Symptoms Of A Cold?
The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue (tiredness). Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems.
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