Avoid the Flu this season!

What Is Influenza? (AKA: The Flu)
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

How does the Flu Spread?
Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza.
Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

People may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick.

That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

 

The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.
The Flu shot is now available at: UTB/TSC Student Health Services
Call to schedule an Appointment. Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m. (956) 882-8951

For more about preventing the flu, see the following: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
Content Source: Center for Disease Control & Prevention Coordinating Center for Infectious Disease National center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease

 

Flu Symptoms

Symptoms of flu include: fever (usually high) headache extreme tiredness dry cough sore throat runny or stuffy nose muscle aches Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

 

To Better Serve You, Appointments are Recommended.

Student Health Services
Fall Hours of Operation: Monday– Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(956) 882-8951
In Case of Emergency Call: 911