Get a Flu Shot
Protect yourself. Protect your family. Get vaccinated.
The first and most crucial step to protect yourself against the flu virus is getting a flu vaccine each year. All persons 6 months of age or older should get the vaccine, if possible before the end of October, or as soon as possible after October according to the CDC.
Flu vaccines are offered in many places around Rexburg. Here are some resources for scheduling your vaccine today:
Phone: (208) 496-9330
Address: 100 S Center St, Rexburg, ID 83440
Flu Shot Clinic: MC Sky Bridge January 9th, 11th, 27th, 2023 | 9am - 3pm
Regular hours of operation: Mon - Fri | 8am - 5pm
Phone: (208) 359-2814
Address: 1450 N 2nd E, Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: (208) 227-5076
Address: 164 E Main St, Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: (208) 542-2088
Address: 490 N 2nd E Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: (208) 356-5416
Address: 124 W Main St, Rexburg, ID 83440
Prevention
The CDC recommends certain healthy habits to protect against the flu. The best way to prevent the flu is to have good hygiene by washing your hands frequently, using disinfecting cleaners, and to avoid touching your face, nose, and mouth.
Read about the CDC healthy habits
Some other helpful prevention ideas include:
- Avoid those who are sick
- Wash your hands often, or use hand sanitizer after touching high contact surfaces (such as doorknobs, light switches, stair rails, shopping carts, etc.)
- Sanitize high traffic areas with a disinfectant spray or wipe (handles, countertops, switches, toys etc.)
Tips for fighting the Flu
While there are antivirals that can be taken to ease flu symptoms, at-home treatments are encouraged. Some of these treatments include:
- Get plenty of rest. Go to bed earlier and sleep in or consider a nap. Rest and sleep also reduces your risk of serious flu complications, like pneumonia.
- Pain relievers. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil / Motrin IB (ibuprofen) to combat aches and other pains.*
- Ease your breathing. Use an extra pillow to elevate your head and chest when you sleep, a humidifier or vaporizer to breathe easy, or take a hot shower or bath before bed to help open your sinuses and relieve chest pain.
- Drink lots of fluids. Water, sports drinks, juice, and other fluids such as chicken broth are recommended to replace fluids lost from sweating, mucus, and other deficits.
- Take a spoonful of honey. This can ease a sore throat from constant coughing. (honey should not be given to children less than one year old)
- Increase your nutrition. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, proteins, probiotics, Vitamin C & D, and warm soups.
- Use soothing agents. Cough drops, nasal spray, and other related products help soothe symptoms .
- Listen to your body. Stay in when you feel sick, try not to directly breathe cold air, give your body the food and nutrients it requires to heal you, and take care to attend to whatever else it needs. You are important!
*Pain relievers may make you feel more comfortable, but they will not make your symptoms go away any faster. They may also have side effects. Do not take more than the recommended dosage of any drug. Do not give aspirin to children or teens because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal condition.
If at-home remedies do not help and your sickness persists, consider consulting a medical professional.