All Sumter County residents are encouraged to discuss flu vaccination with their primary care provider. Those interested in finding a vaccination provider can use the Department’s flu shot locator: www.flhealth.gov/findaflushot
Health officials are also urging the following:
• If you become ill with flu-like symptoms, contact your health care provider as soon as possible. Your health care provider can prescribe antiviral treatment if appropriate. Treatment is most effective when started within 48 hours.
• Residents are warned to stay home from work and keep children home from school or daycare when sick to help prevent spreading the flu to others.
• It is also essential to practice good hand hygiene by properly and frequently washing your hands.
• Make it a habit to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces in your home, school or office. You can take additional steps to prevent flu by coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow and avoiding touching your face.
