Flu Resources
What is the flu?
Influenza or “flu” is a contagious respiratory disease. It can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or even death.
What are the symptoms of the flu?
The flu can come on suddenly and symptoms can be:
- Fever or feeling feverish or chills. But not everyone with flu will have a fever.
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Some people may have vomiting or diarrhea. They are more common in children than adults.
What can you do if you think you have the flu?
The most important thing you can do if you feel sick is stay home.
If you think you might have the flu, call your Primary Care Provider. They can help you figure out your best options for testing and care. GHC-SCW has virtual care options like video visits so that you don’t have to leave your house when you don’t feel well.
Flu Vaccine Information
Most primary care clinics have flu vaccine appointments available. Call your primary care clinic to get an appointment for your vaccine.
If COVID-19 vaccine supply is available, we may be offering COVID vaccines at our GHC-SCW flu vaccine clinics.
Appointments are recommended, please schedule your appointment through GHCMyChart.
This year, GHC-SCW will be offering vaccine clinics held at our clinic locations.
If COVID-19 vaccine supply is available, we may be offering COVID vaccines at our GHC-SCW flu vaccine clinics.
Appointments are recommended, please schedule your appointment through GHCMyChart.
| Location | Dates |
| East Clinic
5249 E Terrace Dr |
September
October
November
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| Capitol Clinic
675 W Washington Ave |
September
October
November
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| Sauk Trails Clinic
8202 Excelsior Dr |
September
October
November
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| Hatchery Hill Clinic
3501 Cahill Main |
September
October
November
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Flu vaccination costs will be covered with no out-of-pocket costs for GHC-SCW members if you get your flu vaccine at a GHC-SCW employer group scheduled vaccine clinic. These are being put on by VaxPro or Hy-Vee.
What You Need to Know About the Flu
You can get influenza (flu) viruses year-round. They are more common during the fall and winter. The timing of flu seasons vary by year. It often increases in October, peaks in December through February and can last until May.
Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses. But different viruses cause them. They can share many symptoms.
The symptoms of RSV, the flu and COVID-19 are similar so it can be hard to figure out what virus you have and what kind of treatment you may need. Use the table here to understand your treatment and testing options.
The CDC recommends you get a yearly flu vaccine. This is the most important step in protecting yourself. It’s important to get your flu vaccine every year as the flu virus can change from year to year.
You should also:
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough/sneeze.
- Disinfect surfaces that you touch often like doorknobs.
- Stay home if you feel sick!