October 5, 2020
| 3:08 p.m.
The flu virus remains one of the top 10 leading causes of death each year in the U.S., a statistic that is especially concerning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an effort to mitigate the flu risk, Dignity Health Urgent Care in Solvang will offer no-cost flu shots to adults ages 18-64 years, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 10 at 1992 Old Mission Drive, Ste. 140. Appointments are not necessary, but supplies are limited.
“The symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are very similar and while there is still no vaccine for COVID-19, we could see a ‘twindemic’ this year,” said Dr. Jason Morris at Dignity Health Urgent Care, Solvang.
“For this reason, it is important to get a flu vaccination and protect yourself, your family and the community during these uncertain times,” he said.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu, said Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC). In addition to getting the flu vaccine, here are some recommended safety precautions:
• Avoid close contact with those who are sick and stay home if you are
• Wear a mask when in public.
• Use your elbow to cover cough and sneezes.
• Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds and carry hand sanitizer with you to use frequently.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
• Disinfect surfaces.
• Be sure to maintain a physical distance of six feet from others in public spaces.
• If you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, headache muscle and body aches, nausea, shortness of breath, sore throat, call your doctor.
For more information, visit dignityhealth.org/centralcoast.
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