New Jersey's health department reported a surge in emergency room and hospital visits because of the flu, exceeding average visits during the three worst flu seasons the state has reported at this time of year.
If you experience flu symptoms, Grayson recommends staying home from work and other public places to avoid transmitting the disease to others. Wash your hands often and avoid others who are ill.
"Before going to your doctor's office, call," Grayson said."They may have a different waiting room for those who are sick."How to protect yourself -- and your child -- from the fluReceiving the vaccine earlier in the season is preferable, because the vaccine takes about two weeks to kick in, but even partial protection against the flu can ward off the worst symptoms and make theGuidelines for children are slightly different than they are for adults, according to the CDC.
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