Help protect yourself and others from the flu, and free up medical resources for other illnesses — like Coronavirus.
Help protect yourself and others from the flu, and free up medical resources for other illnesses — like Coronavirus.
With just one shot, you can help protect yourself and stop the spread to others. Plus, you’ll be doing your part to help free up resources in doctors’ offices and hospitals that can be used to combat Coronavirus.
The vaccine helps reduce the number of flu-related visits to the doctor by 40%–60%.
If you still get the flu after being vaccinated, your flu shot may make your symptoms milder.
We’re going above and beyond, taking extra care to make sure each of our facilities are safe for you with enhanced sanitization and distancing practices.
With quick and easy registration from you car once you arrive, there’s less time in the waiting room. Plus, prescreening can be done in advance online or over the phone.
By setting up visual distancing markers, removing extra chairs, and staggering appointment times, fewer patients arrive at once and everyone can be sure to stay six feet apart.
We’ve mandated face masks and increased cleaning frequency in all areas, especially where we treat patients. Our hospitals are recognized by Leapfrog for outstanding patient safety. +
New to AHN? Call us and let us help.
Flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness. Many flu symptoms are similar to Coronavirus (COVID-19), but they are caused by different viruses. Right now, there is only a vaccine available to help protect against the flu.
We know you’re already taking precautions this year, so this may sound familiar. But it’s important to make sure you take the following steps to prevent the flu and COVID-19.
Find out with AHN’s COVID-19 Symptom Checker – then see your next steps for getting care.
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Don’t have a MyChart account? Call us for help scheduling your flu shot.
New patient? No problem. Give us a call to book your flu shot by phone.
AHN is actively involved in helping the people it serves learn about and protect themselves from the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn where to go, what to do, and when.
Source: CDC.gov, 2018/2019 flu season.
For details, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org and leapfroggroup.org/TopHospitals.
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