2020 was a difficult year for many individuals and families under a global pandemic. We here at Scioto Urgent Care hope the New Year brings you health and happiness.

Winter offers special challenges with the time change, colder weather, and being indoors more often. Treat your body and mind with some special foods that will keep you happy and healthy. Read more with this article “The best foods to eat to stay well this winter.”

As with any exercise course, check with your doctor before beginning and consider this article from Healthline showing some simple exercises you can do at home to stay in shape.

Scioto Urgent Care is now offering seasonal flu shots for $35. This price will continue as long as supplies last. As you may be aware, for several winters now, season influenza shots have been in limited supplies.  We highly recommend that you come in to ensure that you are able to obtain the shot.

Patients older than 50; children older than 3 years; and children and adults with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease are encouraged to be immunized against the flu because they’re more vulnerable than others. There’s an elevated risk to pregnant women and residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities as well.

Did you know a flu shot can reduce your risk of getting the flu by up to 70%?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a flu shot for everyone 6 months and older.

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.

In 2009-2010, a new and very different flu virus (called 2009 H1N1) spread worldwide causing the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years. During the 2010-2011 flu season, CDC expects the 2009 H1N1 virus to cause illness again along with other influenza viruses. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1 and two other influenza viruses.

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
In 2009-2010, a new and very different flu virus (called 2009 H1N1) spread worldwide causing the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years. During the 2010-2011 flu season, CDC expects the 2009 H1N1 virus to cause illness again along with other influenza viruses. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1 and two other influenza viruses.

Take a few minutes to catch up on these important reminders to keep you safe (and toasty) during this upcoming winter.

This tool can help you understand what to do next about COVID-19.

Let’s all look out for each other by knowing our status, trying not to infect others, and reserving care for those in need.

More information here: https://covid19.apple.com/screening