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Regarding the Flu Season

Current Status of Vaccine at InterMed:  InterMed has flu vaccine available. Please contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment for a flu shot.

Links & Resources           

• Maine Bureau of Health flu vaccine hotline:   1-888-257-0990

• Maine Bureau web site:  www.MainePublicHealth.gov

• Center for Disease Control:  www.cdc.gov/flu

How Flu Spreads

• Coughing and sneezing.

•  Touching something with the virus and then touching your mouth or nose.

• Adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before getting symptoms and up to 7 days after getting sick.

Ways to Help Prevent the Flu

• If you are sick with the flu avoid close contact with others.

• Stay at home if you are sick.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Cover your cough and sneezes.

• Clean your hands often.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. 

Symptoms & Complications of the Flu

• Fever (usually high)

• Headache

• Extreme tiredness

• Dry cough

• Sore throat

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Muscle aches

• Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are more common with children

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