Protect Yourself with Long Beach Covid Testing

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importance of getting long beach covid testing

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, many people have wondered if flu season has changed at all. In this article, we will discuss what flu season looks like today and how you can protect your health with Long Beach covid testing. 


We have seen how the culmination of vaccination, masking, and social distancing has helped keep the rate of new infections low across the country. 


Protect Yourself from New Infections


Here are some of the most important precautions you can take to lower your risk of infection:


  • Get vaccinated and do not procrastinate on getting your booster shots.

  • Wear a mask if you are in a crowded, indoor area.

  • Wash or sanitize your hands regularly.

  • Stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms of sickness.

  • Be sure to get a full seven to eight hours of sleep at night

  • Maintain a healthy diet

  • Exercise regularly.


The flu spreads in a similar way that COVID-19 does. Microscopic droplets are produced and spread when people cough, sneeze, or talk. Because of this, many of the precautions that experts shared about COVID-19 are almost the same as the guidelines you can use to defend your body against the flu.


If you are worried that you may have been exposed to COVID, you can receive rapid COVID testing in Long Beach with NAIR.


Flu Vaccination


One of the most effective ways to protect yourself against the flu is by getting the influenza vaccine. The CDC strongly recommends individuals 6 months and older get the influenza vaccine every year.


Even if you work from home or hardly ever leave the house, you should still get your flu shot.


Influenza vs. COVID-19


Both the flu and COVID cause respiratory issues and have rather similar symptoms. Because of this, it can be difficult to tell the difference between the two conditions. That is why testing is crucial to determine a diagnosis. 


If you are looking for COVID testing in Long Beach, look no further than NAIR Urgent Care for fast, safe, and dependable testing. 


Let’s dive into some common symptoms that the flu and COVID share:


  • Fever or chills

  • Cough

  • Fatigue

  • Sore throat

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Muscle pain or body aches

  • Headache

  • Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults)


One main symptom of COVID that is not commonly seen in flu patients is a change in or loss of smell or taste.


Here are the categories of people that are most at-risk for severe flu infection:

  • Children

  • Elders

  • Individuals with underlying, chronic health conditions

  • Individuals who are immunosuppressed 


When it comes to the alpha variant of COVID-19, people who are older in age and/or having underlying health conditions are at a much higher risk of contracting a severe form of COVID-19. If you have a parent, relative, or friend who is older than 60, encourage your loved one to get a COVID test in Long Beach. 


Now, more than ever, it is important to get vaccinated for both the flu and COVID-19. Make sure to get your shots as early as you can. You can schedule your Long Beach Covid testing or flu shot appointment today with NAIR Urgent Care.