MANATEE COUNTY – If you haven’t gotten vaccinated for the flu, the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County strongly encourages that you do.
According to the Bradenton Herald, Manatee County is seeing a ‘higher than usual’ amount of flu cases this summer. Typically, the flu season peaks between December and February and can last until May. It’s not usual for cases to surge in June.
FDOH says the best way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated. You can visit the Department of Health in Manatee County at 410 Sixth Avenue East in Bradenton for the vaccine. Costs range for adults, and are free for children between 6 months and 19 years old.
All patients must bring a photo ID and an insurance card. You can also visit a local pharmacy or your primary care doctor to get vaccinated.
Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between a cold and the flu. Here are the differences:
When you get a cold, symptoms are gradual, but for a flu they are abrupt.
When you have a cold, fever and headaches are rare. But it is common to have have slight achiness, sneezing, some fatigue, a sore throat, a stuffy nose and a cough.
When you have the flu, it’s common to have fever, aches, headaches, fatigue, chest discomfort and chills. You may sometimes have a sore throat and stuffy noise.
