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Influenza
Information
Individual Flu Shots
Of course, everyone is welcome to take advantage of our low
cost flu and Pneumococcal vaccine on an individual basis at
any one of our sites by calling 559-635-7707 or 1-888-498-7277 for an
appointment.
Please contact us to
request more information on the Influenza Vaccine, flu
clinics for your office, or individual immunizations at
Passport Health.
Flu
Immunizations for Businesses
Corporations lose millions each year because their employees
become ill. Absence due to sickness causes lost time and
slowed productivity. Most importantly, ill employees suffer
pain, discomfort, even lost wages--sometimes needlessly.
Influenza,
one of the most common seasonal illnesses, is easily
prevented with a vaccination. The vaccine is very effective,
but needs to be repeated annually. Make it a policy to have
your employees vaccinated every year. The benefits to your
employees and your company can be measured in performance.
Our
specially trained nurses will come to you, so there's no
need to send employees to inconvenient hospitals or clinics.
And our superior standard of service ensures that your
personnel will be well-cared for. Call Passport Health for
your corporate flu immunizations today, before the season
starts.
Passport
Health has confirmed our order of Flu Vaccine for the
2006-2007 Season. We are currently scheduling clients who
want to pre-book at this time. We were able to supply all of
our clients with flu vaccine last year and don't anticipate
difficulty for this coming season.
Contact
us today to pre-book a flu clinic for your company!
What's the difference between and cold
and the flu?
Both the flu and a cold are viral infections and can cause
symptoms such as coughing and sore throat. A cold is a
minor viral infection of the nose and throat. The flu,
however, is usually more severe, with higher fevers and
the addition of aches and pains.
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Signs
& Symptoms
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Flu
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Cold
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Onset
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Sudden
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Gradual
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Fever
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Characteristic,
high (over 101 F); lasting 3-4 days
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Rare
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Cough
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Dry;
can become severe
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Hacking
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Headache
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Prominent
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Rare
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Myalgia
(muscle aches and pains)
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Usual;
often severe
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Slight
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Tiredness
and weakness
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Can
last up to 2 to 3 weeks
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Very
mild
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Extreme
exhaustion
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Early
and prominent
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Never
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Chest
discomfort
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Common
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Mild
to moderate
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Stuffy
nose
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Sometimes
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Common
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Sneezing
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Sometimes
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Usual
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Sore
throat
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Sometimes
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Common
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Flu Shots
Did you know the flu
causes 30 million lost school days each year?
Additionally, every year it kills about 36,000
Americans.
Flu shots
available now at Passport Health!
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