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South Orange Issues Flu Warning, Guidelines
After last week's flu clinic, the Village offers advice for the season
South Orange residents are advised to have a flu immunization, according to the Health Department. To that end, the Village sponsored an annual flu clinic at the Baird Center on Wednesday. Flu shots are also available at:
Rite-Aid:
139 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
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(973) 275-3845
Flu shots available 9 - 9 daily; 9 - 5 on the weekends
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PathMark
407 Valley St.
South Orange, NJ 07079
973-762-5044
Flu shots available 9 - 9 Monday thru Friday
CVS
20 South Valley Street
West Orange, NJ 07052 Store#687
973-669-0115
Phone: 973.669.0115
Walk in or use this link to schedule.
Walgreens
(next to Fine Fare)
Newark, NJ 07106
973-373-0387
Store is open 24 hours; Pharmacy is open 24 hours. Walk in; no appt needed for flu shot.
For those who choose not to have the immunization, the Village has issued the following guidelines:
AVOIDING THE FLU WITHOUT A FLU SHOT
Basic recommendations from the CDC for preventing the spread of flu
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick and with people in crowded situations
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
- Clean you hands often
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
Be a bad host
- You are more likely to get the flu if you allow your immune system to become weak
- Build a strong immune system by eating a well balanced diet including plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits
- Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking 1-2 liters of water a day. Your nasal mucus membranes will stay moist - an important first line of defense - and your entire body will function better
- Exercise moderately and regularly
- Get enough Sleep!
- Avoid stress situations
- Limit intake of sugar, caffeine and alcohol
- A healthy nervous system allows for a healthy immune system
Hot chicken soup couldn't hurt. Throw in raw garlic!
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