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Protect Yourself From the Flu
With the increase in influenza in our community, we join public health officials in encouraging flu shots while the vaccine is available. Supply will continue to be limited as the flu season continues. We remind patients to call ahead to the provider’s office to check availability of the vaccine at the time of their appointment.
In addition, all are encouraged to take precautions to avoid spreading the flu such as increased hand washing and limiting contact with those who have respiratory symptom
At Carle, for the safety of our patients, staff and visitors, we ask those with respiratory symptoms to wear a mask while visiting Carle.
Visitors will be limited in some high-risk areas of Carle Foundation Hospital.
- In Labor and Delivery and Postpartum visitors will be limited to five people at once, those with respiratory symptoms will need to wear a mask.
- In the NICU, visitors will be limited to parents and grandparents.
Resources from our health library
What Are the Risk Factors for the Flu?
Anyone can get the flu. But you're more likely to become infected if you:
- Have a weakened immune system.
- Have frequent, close contact with young children.
- Work in a healthcare setting where you may be exposed to flu germs.
- Live or work with someone who has the flu.
- Haven't received an annual flu shot.
How Does the Flu Spread?
The flu is caused by viruses (germs). The germs spread through the air in droplets when someone who has the flu coughs, sneezes, laughs, or talks. You can become infected when you inhale these germs directly. You can also become infected when you touch a surface on which the droplets have landed and then transfer the germs to your eyes, nose, or mouth. Touching used tissues, or sharing utensils, drinking glasses, or a toothbrush with an infected person can expose you to flu germs, too.
What Are the Symptoms of the Flu?
Flu symptoms tend to come on quickly and may last a few days to a few weeks. They include:
- Fever (usually higher than 101°F) and chills
- Sore throat and headache
- Dry cough
- Runny nose
- Tiredness and weakness
- Muscle aches
More information from Flu.gov
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Flu Clinic Dates & Locations
Vineyard Christian Church
October 3 - 5, 7 a.m - 6 p.m.
October 6, 7 a.m. - noon
CLOSED
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Carle - Danville on Fairchild
October 9, 4 - 8 p.m.
October 11, 4 - 8 p.m.
CLOSED
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Carle - Champaign on Curtis
October 9 - 12, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October 13, 7 a.m. - noon
CLOSED
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Carle - Mahomet
October 20, 8 - 11 a.m.
CLOSED
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Carle - Monticello
October 8, 5 - 7 p.m.
October 16, 5 - 7 p.m.
November 6, 5 - 7 p.m.
CLOSED
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Carle - Rantoul
November 1, 9 a.m. - noon
CLOSED
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Carle - Mattoon/Charleston
October 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October 18, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
CLOSED
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Carle - Tuscola
October 17, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
CLOSED
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Carle - Urbana on Windsor
October 15-19, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October 20, 7 a.m. - noon
October 22 - December 31, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
CLOSED
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