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2024-2025 Flu Season

by Cynthia Marquez | Sep 18, 2024 | Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Living, Rapid Covid Test

NEW testing for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season at Med First This flu season, we will be contending with a few different respiratory viruses. Prepare for the 2024-2025 virus season by taking proactive steps to safeguard your health in the face of potential Flu,...

2022-2023 Flu Season and Vaccine

by Cynthia Marquez | Nov 16, 2022 | Diseases and Conditions, Health Information

Flu season is here and North Carolina is currently one of the states where the flu virus started circulating early and where we are currently seeing “very high” rates of flu infections. Flu can spread and be detected all year long, but it is...

2020-2021 FLU SEASON

by Cynthia Marquez | Sep 19, 2020 | Coronavirus Updates, Diseases and Conditions, Health Information

FAQ This flu season, help protect yourself, your family and your community from flu by getting vaccinated. The CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this flu season. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...

Is it a Cold or Flu?

by Cynthia Marquez | Jan 23, 2020 | Diseases and Conditions, Health Information

Oh no! Your body hurts, your throat is sore, and you are very cold. Is it a cold or the flu? Know the difference between the cold or the flu so you can get the care you need and feel better soon. Flu symptoms: Symptoms hit quickly and last longer than a...

HOW FLU SPREADS

by Cynthia Marquez | Oct 31, 2019 | Health Information, Healthy Living

Did you know that flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter? The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, so now is...