Flu season is here
Have you been to your local walk in clinic for your annual flu vaccine?
Typically, the flu vaccine provides six to eight months of protection. It is
widely accepted that the ever-unpredictable flu season, can begin as early as
October.
Who should get a flu shot?
The vaccine is recommended for those 65 and older, while the nasal
spray is recommended for children between the ages of 2-8. Consider the
following:
- People who have asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease
- Pregnant women
- Children younger than 5 years, especially those younger than 2
- People who live with, or care for those who are at high risk of developing serious complications
- Medical personnel such as doctors, nurses and caregivers
- Teachers and daycare workers
- Those with compromised immune systems
Convenient, walk in care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in
care as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities
are fully staffed and equipped in order to meet the demands of their patients
and their healthcare needs.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. Call Medical Access today, or simply
drop in, as no appointment is needed to receive timely, quality urgent care for
any non-life-threatening health issues.
