Flu (Influenza) is a respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses and is contagious. The Flu can cause a mild illness or severe and in some cases can cause death. The Flu is different from a regular cold. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly seasonal flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal influenza.

Some of the symptoms for a flu may include Fever (usually high), Headache , Extreme tiredness, Dry cough, Sore throat, Runny or stuffy nose, Muscle aches and Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur. According to the CDC, Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick.

If you think  or are not sure if you have the flu, please call the office at 480-598-4145, we will get you in the same day to see a doctor. We will perform the Flu tests in our office, your doctor gets the results immediately and you can be treated the same day and not be over medicated.

Based on Data collected by the CDC, during the past 26 flu seasons, months with the heaviest flu activity (peak months) occurred in November one season, December four seasons, January five seasons, February 12 seasons, and March four seasons.

We will be giving Flu Shots in our office this season from Mid- October, you can call the office after October 15th to schedule your appointment for a Flu Shot, most insurances cover the full cost of a flu shot, you can check with your insurance to see if you have to pay a co-pay.

You can read more about the 2009 - 2010 Flu Season