By james art Fall is officially here, which means it’s time to protect yourself from the seasonal spikes in the flu virus known as the flu. It is a seasonal upper respiratory tract infection caused by a virus that is highly contagious. Most people associate the flu with cough, congestion, fever, sore throat and body aches. Although these are common symptoms, the severity of the flu can vary from person to person.
Dr. Tyler Theriot, an internist at the Baton Rouge Clinic, emphasizes the importance of getting an annual flu shot. “The flu vaccine or ‘flu shot’ is our best defense against severe symptoms or the spread of the virus. There are many strains of the flu virus and they are known to evolve or adapt from year to year.”
According to the CDC, an annual flu shot is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age as a step in protecting against this serious illness… so get your flu shot today! For more information on Baton Rouge clinic flu shot locations and times, click here.