The City-Cowley County Health Department says flu season is here and if you do start feeling sick, make sure you use the best practices to keep yourself and others safe! First and foremost, stay home and rest! You need time to fight off and recover from an infection. Plus, it keeps you from getting others sick. Here are some more tips for you: • Get Tested – Many illnesses have flu-like symptoms, so getting tested helps to figure out which illness is present. • Get Rest – Get plenty of sleep and take it easy. Let your body fight off the infection and recover. • Drink and Eat – Drink plenty of water and make sure you eat enough. Being sick can take its toll, so be sure to get plenty of nutrition. • Medicine – Using over-the-counter medicines can help alleviate the symptoms while you get better. If you have any questions about the flu or if you want to get a flu shot, then give the Health Department a call today! Ark City: (620) 442-3260 Winfield: (620) 221-1430
