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Show 8 Hilltop Times Nov. 3, 1994 It' s time to roll - -- I - f- up your sleeve and take your medicine rrTT7TTl T1 J yv , I gy jfMcriQ. -- I il M L ill U 11 i I kV- - 4r- by SSgt. Therese Huss 75th Medical Group Head hurting and feverish? Joints aching? Feeling tired and weak? Is that dry hacking cough driving everyone crazy? Sound familiar? Well, guess what? It's flu and cold season, and arriving to save the day is the 5 flu vaccine. Influenza is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs that can make someone of any age ill. Usually the flu occurs in the United States from November to April. Although most people who get the flu recover within a week without any medication, influenza can be life threatening for people in a high-ris- k 1994-9- f X group. groups include: the elderly; people with immune system disorders, heart and lung disease, asthma and chronic bronchitis; people with diabetes, chronic kidney diseases and chronic anemia, including sickle cell disease; health care workers and home caregivers likely to have frequent contact with the other groups. Active-dutmilitary on mobility have already begun receiving flu shots and all other military beneficiaries can get theirs starting this week at the base hospital's Immunization Clinic. People who haven't already been vaccinated against the flu and are in a high-risgroup for flu complications should consider getting the flu shot. The Immunization Clinic hours are: 7:3011:30 a.m. and p.m.; Thursa.m. and a.m.; Friday, day, and p.m. High-ris- k SrA. Annette Doiron prepares to give Maj. Gen. Lester L. Lyles his annual flu shot. The vaccine will be given at the Immunization Clinic until it runs out. For the unlucky people who come down with the flu this year and for those who do not fall into a high-ris- k group the best bet for treatment should include these home treatments: Drink fluids to fight dehydration. Fruit juices and vegetable soups are good, so are thin (non creamy) soups or broth. Flat ginger ale and decaffeinated tea also help. D Lie down. Being up and about weakens the body's defense. Relieve the pain and headache with aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Due to the y k Monday-Wednesda- 1-- 7:30-11:3- 2-- y, 4 8:30-11:3- 0 0 4 ) ' Yffl Photo by Doug James This won't hurt ) Ml:- " (Better With m"" "' '" '''"'' like you, we're always striving to expand our horizons and broaden our ability to serve others. Every day we work with insurers on your behalf, finding new ways to accommodate your plans. We now accept most insurance plans, including these: If your insurance provider isn't" listed here, or if you have any questions, call us at 774-716- 6. Aetna Affordable Select Affordable Healthcare Concepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah ral Blue Employees CAPP Care (serving Met Life, Met Net, GEM Insurance) Champus CIGNA Health Plan of Utah, Inc. Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators Educators Mutual Cross-Fede- risk of Reye's syndrome, do not give aspirin or medications that contain aspirin to anyone under 21. D Humidify homes. Flu viruses thrive in the dry air of winter. A cool water humidifier or vaporizer helps ease a dry or sore throat and nasal stuffiness. D Think salty and sweet. Gargling with warm salt water can relieve a sore throat. Adding honey to tea and sucking on hard candy or throat lozenges will keep throats moist and provide energy. The flu vaccination is highly recommended for preventing influenza. ' - .i T 0Wn3S MMiTtlMHl Equicor Health Plan FHPofUtah,Inc(FHP) HealthWise HealthPlans Inc. (serving Health Choice, Select Med, SelectMed Plus, IHC Care, Inc.) IHC Group, Inc (serving Select Med, Senior Care) InterGroup Medicaid Medicare MetUfe me 7v II IIIMIII Wlfti ir M ' PHCS . Questar Sierra Health , United Healthcare (U1IC) VALUECARE 1600 West Antelope Drive, Layton Joint (""'" Premier Medical Network (PMN) Private Healthcare Systems. Inc (PHCS) (serving Mail Handlers) Pro America Managed Care Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Davis Hospital & Medical Center A Q7o0o ' Commission Accredited Hospital - with Commendation THE GREAT AMERICAN INVESTMENT |