Houston, Texas, 23rd November, 2015 – Cold days are just around the corner. So everyone needs to be extra careful about their health. West Oaks clinic, Houston is advising everyone to take easy preventive measures to protect themselves by getting infected from seasonal diseases like flu and Febrile seizures. Flu is one of the most common diseases Americans suffer from; but can be fatal if ignored or not treated at the right time. As per the CDC reports more than 36,000 died and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized every year because of flu in America. That’s why CDC recommends that everyone, from 6 months to above should get vaccinated. This vaccination protects against three main strains of flu which can be fatal for a large mass of people. So, getting vaccinated early can prove to be a vital step in saving precious lives.
Many community centers and health centers also participate in discounted or free flu vaccine administration early in flu season. West Oaks Urgent Care Clinic Houston have made special arrangements to cure flu by providing vaccination at discounted prices.
There are three types of flu Vaccine Options that will be applied this year.
Injection - In this section, there are two intramuscular injections available. The “normal dose” is given to patients who are 6 months and older. The other one is “high dose” which is given to patients who are 65 and older.
Intra-dermal - The injection is given through very small needle which feels no more than a mosquito bite. This vaccine injects into the skin and is approved for patients for 18 to 65 age group.
Intranasal - Known as the “flu mist”, the intranasal vaccine is approved for patients between the age group 2 years and 49 years of age. This “live” vaccine is not given to such patients who currently are suffer from respiratory infection.
Febrile seizures is also another treatment to children in the winter season. It especially occurs among children so parents should take some precautions before winter hits. Health professionals say that viral infections are the main cause of fevers that may lead to Febrile seizures. It is a very common disease among children up to the age of 5 years. Children who are already infected by febrile seizure early have 70% of chance of getting caught by the disease again.
Some proper tests are performed to detect the causes of fever and treatment. There are certain medications which help to break the seizure activity. In initial stage parents should try to bring down child’s temperature quickly, by applying home remedies like lukewarm bath, and cold compresses to the forehead and wrists.
About the company: West Oaks Urgent Care is the most sought after clinic in the Houston, Texas. It has been consistently serving best emergency health service to injured people. Its preventative treatments are known as result oriented. Here, they accept many insurance plans and co-operate in complying with the necessary laws.