Flu shots available at F Street Testing Site

Flu vaccines are available at the F Street testing site through the end of October.

Learn more: http://dchealth.dc.gov/flu

Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. You can catch the flu any time of the year, but most cases of flu tend to occur between October and May of the following year. Typical influenza illness includes fever and respiratory symptoms, such as dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches, and often extreme fatigue. Although nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can sometimes accompany influenza infection, especially in children, these symptoms are rarely the primary symptoms. Compared to the common cold, influenza infection is often more severe and can cause more serious complications.