Medical City Healthcare | Take Care | Winter 2019

Urgent Care Flu season often lasts through May in North Texas. CareNow Urgent Care clinics offer extended hours, immunizations and treatment for minor injuries and illness. CareNow.com Emergency Care Flu can cause serious complications, including pneumonia, bronchitis and sepsis. Seek ER treatment if symptoms include breathing problems, persistent high fever or vomiting, or if the patient is elderly, very young or has chronic health conditions. MedicalCityER.com Sore throat Common Sometimes No Stuffy/runny nose Common Sometimes No Cough Sometimes Usually No Chills/aches/pains Uncommon Yes Common Headache Uncommon Yes Sometimes Fever Rare Yes (100 to 102°F) Sometimes Extreme fatigue Uncommon Yes Sometimes Vomiting/diarrhea No Uncommon (more likely in kids) Usually TREATMENT >> Rest, hydrate, OTC meds for symptoms. Rest, hydrate, OTC meds for symptoms; antivirals (Tamiflu®) for high-risk groups. Rest and hydrate. PREVENTION >> Wash hands. Avoid sick people. Get annual flu shot. Wash hands. Avoid sick people. Wash hands. Wash fruits/ veggies. Cook food thoroughly. Virtual Care When you can’t get to the doctor or don’t want to leave home, try Medical City Virtual Care for non-emergency conditions, such as colds, flu, allergies, asthma and urinary tract infections. Get a diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions and refills from your computer or mobile device. Save $10 with code MAGAZINE10. MedicalCityVirtualCare.com If the flu goes askew Knowing when to seek treatment (and where to go) can be as confusing as decoding your mystery illness. We’ve got the 411 for that, too. Virus or bacteria (Cyclospora, rotavirus, food poisoning) Different viruses (RSV, rhinovirus) Influenza A or B virus COMMON COLD SEASONAL FLU STOMACH VIRUS Cold, flu or stomach virus? Let’s sort this out! 3 MedicalCityHealthcare.com