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FEELING FLU-ISH?
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FAST ACTION IS FUNDAMENTAL!
he flu is a contagious respira-
tory illness caused by influenza
viruses that infect the nose,
throat, and sometimes the
lungs. According to the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), about 8% of the U.S. population
gets sick from the flu each season.
If you’ve ever had the flu, you know
that the flu is no fun. Common flu
symptoms include a high fever, a dry
cough, headaches, body aches and
extreme exhaustion or fatigue. Other
milder symptoms may include a sore
throat, stuffy nose and sneezing. If you
or a loved one are showing signs of the
flu, it’s a good idea to seek a doctor’s
care ASAP.
of illness.
Atlantic Health System’s Virtual
Visit’s telehealth service, part of Atlantic
Anywhere, offers a more convenient
option from the comfort of your home.
Virtual Visit offers 24/7 access to board
certified physicians for consultations,
diagnosis and treatment via phone or
video visit, without having to leave your
home or schedule an appointment.
Early treatment can minimize the sever-
ity of flu symptoms and the risk of com-
plications, as well as shorten the duration
Just download the Virtual Visit app at
atlantichealth.org/virtualvisit to get the
care you need and connect to a board-
certified doctor in minutes who can diag-
nose and treat flu symptoms, as well as
many common conditions 24/7/365.
COMMON FLU SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
• HIGH FEVER • DRY COUGH • FATIGUE • HEADACHES • BODY ACHES
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