Patients will be screened for Covid-19 symptoms and are required to wear a mask if your have any upper respiratory symptoms: coughing, sneezing, congestion/runny nose, fever and sore throat. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine or the Flu vaccine, please call (401) 312-9831.
Influenza (Flu) FAQ's
Influenza (flu)
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- fever* or feeling feverish/chills
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue (tiredness)
- some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
More information is available at Flu and COVID-19 symptoms.
Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza.
- Children younger than 6 months of age are too young to get a flu shot.
- People with severe, life-threatening allergies to flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine
- See special considerations regarding egg allergy for more information about egg allergies and flu vaccine.