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%Start Why It s More Important Than Ever to Get Your Flu Shot This Year Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 01 October 2020 06:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Why It s More Important Than Ever to Get Your Flu Shot This Year Stacy Tarradath, MD, medical director of Urgent Care at Cedars-Sinai, gets her flu shot from nurse LaTasha Columbus, LVN. Photo by Cedars-Sinai. Dr.
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Stacy Tarradath getting this year's flu vaccination in clinical setting with LVN LaTasha Columbus wearing masks and face shield. This year's flu season won't be like any other, due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Because the flu and COVID-19 can present in similar ways, anyone who experiences overlapping symptoms of the two viruses may have to assume it's COVID-19 unless testing is performed, according to Cedars-Sinai experts.
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Stacy Tarradath getting this year's flu vaccination in clinical setting with LVN LaTasha Columbus wearing masks and face shield. This year's flu season won't be like any other, due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Because the flu and COVID-19 can present in similar ways, anyone who experiences overlapping symptoms of the two viruses may have to assume it's COVID-19 unless testing is performed, according to Cedars-Sinai experts.
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Even more concerning is how a surge of flu patients could affect the nation's hospitals, which already are grappling with patients affected by the novel coronavirus. "Hospitals always get an influx of flu patients in the winter months. If enough people develop a severe case of the flu and need to be hospitalized, that influx of patients could overwhelm the healthcare system," says infectious disease specialist Jonathan Grein, MD, director of Hospital Epidemiology at Cedars-Sinai.
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Even more concerning is how a surge of flu patients could affect the nation's hospitals, which already are grappling with patients affected by the novel coronavirus. "Hospitals always get an influx of flu patients in the winter months. If enough people develop a severe case of the flu and need to be hospitalized, that influx of patients could overwhelm the healthcare system," says infectious disease specialist Jonathan Grein, MD, director of Hospital Epidemiology at Cedars-Sinai.
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"We're trying to avoid a so-called 'twindemic.'" So what's the best way to protect yourself and your community from the flu? Get a flu shot - as early as possible.
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"We're trying to avoid a so-called 'twindemic.'" So what's the best way to protect yourself and your community from the flu? Get a flu shot - as early as possible.
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"It's the most powerful tool we have to fight the flu," Grein says. Flu season usually begins in early November. It's best to get the flu shot promptly, advises Stacy Tarradath, MD, division chief of Urgent Care at Cedars-Sinai, because it takes a couple of weeks for the body to build up immunity.
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"It's the most powerful tool we have to fight the flu," Grein says. Flu season usually begins in early November. It's best to get the flu shot promptly, advises Stacy Tarradath, MD, division chief of Urgent Care at Cedars-Sinai, because it takes a couple of weeks for the body to build up immunity.
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The influenza vaccine greatly reduces your risk of catching the flu, Tarradath explains, and if you do become ill, it helps reduce the severity of illness. It also could help you avoid a scenario in which you come down with symptoms of the flu and must self-isolate for at least 10 days unless you receive a negative COVID-19 diagnosis. "It's better to get the vaccine early to maximize your protection in case the flu season starts early," says Tarradath.
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The influenza vaccine greatly reduces your risk of catching the flu, Tarradath explains, and if you do become ill, it helps reduce the severity of illness. It also could help you avoid a scenario in which you come down with symptoms of the flu and must self-isolate for at least 10 days unless you receive a negative COVID-19 diagnosis. "It's better to get the vaccine early to maximize your protection in case the flu season starts early," says Tarradath.
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Cedars-Sinai is offering safe and convenient options for getting your flu shot during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Contact your Cedars-Sinai primary care provider to schedule your shot. If you're not already a Cedars-Sinai patient, call 1-800-CEDARS-1 to establish care with a physician.
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Cedars-Sinai is offering safe and convenient options for getting your flu shot during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Contact your Cedars-Sinai primary care provider to schedule your shot. If you're not already a Cedars-Sinai patient, call 1-800-CEDARS-1 to establish care with a physician.
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"We continue to observe strict safety measures at our outpatient sites," Tarradath says. "We want patients to feel safe and comfortable visiting us to get their flu shot." The flu shot is our strongest tool to fight the flu, according to Cedars-Sinai experts.
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"We continue to observe strict safety measures at our outpatient sites," Tarradath says. "We want patients to feel safe and comfortable visiting us to get their flu shot." The flu shot is our strongest tool to fight the flu, according to Cedars-Sinai experts.
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Photo by Cedars-Sinai. Close up view of vaccine syringe / needle. Those precautionary measures include:Performing temperature checks for all those entering Cedars-Sinai facilities.Rapidly identifying and isolating patients with potential COVID-19.Requiring masks for all employees, physicians, patients and visitors.Physical distancing in waiting and clinical areas.Limiting visitors.Designating specific zones for COVID-19 patients, separating them from other patients as appropriate.Increasing thorough cleaning and disinfection for all common areas and clinical spaces.Minimizing the number of staff and patients in clinical settings to ensure physical distancing, while using telemedicine options, including video visits, to provide care remotely for many medical needs.
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Photo by Cedars-Sinai. Close up view of vaccine syringe / needle. Those precautionary measures include:Performing temperature checks for all those entering Cedars-Sinai facilities.Rapidly identifying and isolating patients with potential COVID-19.Requiring masks for all employees, physicians, patients and visitors.Physical distancing in waiting and clinical areas.Limiting visitors.Designating specific zones for COVID-19 patients, separating them from other patients as appropriate.Increasing thorough cleaning and disinfection for all common areas and clinical spaces.Minimizing the number of staff and patients in clinical settings to ensure physical distancing, while using telemedicine options, including video visits, to provide care remotely for many medical needs.
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Some people avoid getting the influenza vaccine because they think it can make them sick with the flu, which Grein says is a myth. Flu shots are made with either inactivated virus, or with only a very small amount of the flu virus. The nasal spray version of the vaccine does contain live virus, but it has been weakened so that it will not cause illness.
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Some people avoid getting the influenza vaccine because they think it can make them sick with the flu, which Grein says is a myth. Flu shots are made with either inactivated virus, or with only a very small amount of the flu virus. The nasal spray version of the vaccine does contain live virus, but it has been weakened so that it will not cause illness.
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"The symptoms some people might feel after getting the flu shot represent your body's immune response to the vaccine," he says. "It's a similar immune response that you might get to the flu, though much milder." Other than the flu shot, the best way to protect yourself from the flu is by following the same safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19: frequent hand-washing, physical distancing, wearing a mask and avoiding people who are sick.
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"The symptoms some people might feel after getting the flu shot represent your body's immune response to the vaccine," he says. "It's a similar immune response that you might get to the flu, though much milder." Other than the flu shot, the best way to protect yourself from the flu is by following the same safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19: frequent hand-washing, physical distancing, wearing a mask and avoiding people who are sick.
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"Both influenza and the novel coronavirus spread in similar ways," says infectious disease specialist Soniya Gandhi, MD, associate chief medical officer at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. "So if people really follow the same precautions we've been urging for COVID-19, we could see a double benefit." Gandhi explains that we all have a responsibility to do our part to maintain capacity in our hospitals for patients who most need medical care. "While there currently is no vaccine for COVID-19, there is a vaccine for the flu.
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"Both influenza and the novel coronavirus spread in similar ways," says infectious disease specialist Soniya Gandhi, MD, associate chief medical officer at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. "So if people really follow the same precautions we've been urging for COVID-19, we could see a double benefit." Gandhi explains that we all have a responsibility to do our part to maintain capacity in our hospitals for patients who most need medical care. "While there currently is no vaccine for COVID-19, there is a vaccine for the flu.
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If enough people get the flu shot, it can make a big difference," Gandhi says. "We're counting on everyone to help us maintain our capacity so we can continue serving the community." Overlapping Symptoms of Flu and COVID-19 Overlapping Symptoms of Flu and COVID-19 Fever or feeling feverish/chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle pain or body aches Headache Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics October 05, 2022 06:13 AM America/Los_Angeles Cedars-Sinai is opening free flu vaccine pop-up clinics to help the community combat the upcoming flu season, which is shaping up to be a rough one.“We want to make it as easy as possible for people to get their vaccines by eliminating barriers such … Read more Arm Yourself Against the 2022-23 Flu Season September 28, 2022 06:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Amid the loosening of COVID-19 precautions and a sharp increase in flu cases in the Southern Hemisphere, Cedars-Sinai experts are warning the public to prepare for a bad flu season this year.“Australia and New Zealand had their most severe flu … Read more New Data Show COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Raise Stroke Risk August 24, 2022 13:01 PM America/Los_Angeles Newly compiled data evaluated by researchers in the Department of Neurology and the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that COVID-19 vaccines do not raise stroke risk—but that severe COVID-19 infection does. Physician-scientists hope this … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Contact Marni Usheroff marni.usheroff@cshs.org Share this release Why It s More Important Than Ever to Get Your Flu Shot This Year Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay: Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept.
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