Flu & Cold Season Must-Haves: Stock Up Now to Stay Ahead!🤒
As flu and cold season approaches, it’s smart to prepare your home with the right essentials to keep you and your family healthy and comfortable. Stocking up now can help you manage symptoms at home and avoid unnecessary trips to the store when you’re feeling under the weather. Here’s a handy list of what you’ll want to have on hand:
- Over-the-Counter Medications: Pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can ease body aches and fever. Cough syrups, throat lozenges, and decongestants will help manage cough and congestion.
- Hydration Essentials: Electrolyte drinks like Pedialyte or Gatorade are key to staying hydrated when sick. Herbal teas and honey are great for soothing sore throats.
- Thermometer: A reliable digital thermometer helps you keep track of fevers, which is especially important for monitoring worsening symptoms.
- Tissues and Hand Sanitizer: To help stop the spread of germs, keep plenty of tissues on hand and sanitize frequently.
- Flu Shot: Your first line of defense is getting your flu shot. Schedule yours at 45 Urgent Care and reduce your risk of serious illness this season!
When to Seek Medical Attention
Most cold and flu symptoms can be managed at home, but if you experience high fever (over 102°F), difficulty breathing, chest pain, or symptoms lasting more than 10 days, or just keep feeling blah a need a little extra help to get back to feeling well, it’s time to seek professional care. Our team at ⚕️🏥 45 Urgent Care is here to help you feel better fast with our new hours… Open Monday – Friday from 8 am – 6 pm, closed Saturdays, with no appointment needed, we take walk-ins 🙂
Be proactive, stock up, and stay healthy!