It is never a bad time to revisit the ways you and your family can stay protected from the spread of the flu virus. Please teach your children how to stay healthy by promoting good hygiene techniques and share the following suggestions with them.
• Cover their nose and mouth with a tissue or by using the bend of the
arm when they cough or sneeze and have them throw the tissue away
after they use it.
• Wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they
cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand
cleaner.
• Remind them to not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often
spread this way.
• Keep your distance by at least 3 feet. If you are near someone who is
showing signs of the flu, social distancing will reduce your chance of
infection.
• Stay home if you are ill. To help prevent the spread of the flu virus,
staying home or keeping your children home when they are sick is the
best way to protect them and others.
Know the symptoms! Flu symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, nausea and vomiting. If you or your child is showing any of these symptoms, please stay at home! Contact your physician about treatment options.
Antibiotics will not treat the flu, but there are other medications that can lessen the severity of the flu if given soon enough. Always talk to your doctor before beginning any therapy.
For more information, contact your school nurse or the Northeast Texas Public Health District at 903-595-1350 or visit the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
Whitehouse Locations That Offer Influenza Immunizations
CVS Pharmacy
100 E Main St
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-6274
Brookshire’s Pharmacy
601 NW 110th St N
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-4956
Fred's Pharmacy
1123 HWY 110 N
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5372
Trinity Mother Frances Health Clinic
601 N Highway 110
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-2585
ETMC Health Clinic
602 HWY 110
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-1775
Whitehouse Family Medical
504 Texas 110, Ste. D
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 202-7002